05773 ZIP Code — Wallingford, VT

Rutland County, Vermont

ZIP code 05773 is located in Wallingford, Vermont, within Rutland County. It covers approximately 75.75 square miles and serves a population of 2,531 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05773

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,635. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 05773 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,531

population

75.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05773 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05773

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05773. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wallingford	Acceptable
Wallingford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05742 East Wallingford (6.1 mi) 05757 Middletown Springs (6.4 mi) 05739 Danby (6.5 mi) 05759 North Clarendon (6.9 mi) 05774 Wells (8.7 mi) 05777 West Rutland (8.9 mi) 05761 Pawlet (9.3 mi) 05730 Belmont (9.6 mi) 05764 Poultney (10.3 mi) 05758 Mount Holly (10.7 mi) 05738 Cuttingsville (10.7 mi) 05775 West Pawlet (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,531
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	75.75 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	43.4455
Longitude	-73.0081
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	802

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,531

Population

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$76,635

Median household income

$31,402

Per capita income

$235,900

Median home value

$963

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment

972

Housing units

35.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

135

Under 5

150

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

198

25–34

222

35–44

183

45–54

204

55–59

60–64

144

65–74

161

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	678	26.8%
18 and over	1,853	73.2%
65 and over	412	16.3%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 2%

Asian 1.5%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,401	94.2%
Two or more races	50	2%
Asian	39	1.5%
Black or African American	34	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.7%
Other race	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$76,635

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

$200k–$300k 43.4%

$300k–$500k 21.1%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,900
Median rent / month	$963
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	33.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	1.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Fuel oil	64.7%
Wood	24.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	515	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	110	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	94	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	193	21.2%
Households with children under 18	323	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	289	31.7%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	25.9%
Married	53.3%	51.6%
Separated	1.3%	0.7%
Widowed	1.4%	4.8%
Divorced	8.2%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 20.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 15.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	35.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	12.2%
Kindergarten	32	5.6%
Elementary school	215	37.5%
High school	135	23.6%
College / grad school	121	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.9%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Professional & management 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Construction 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Other services 3.3%

Retail trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.3%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 24.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	71.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	233	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,246	88.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,449	96.8%
Born in same state	2,407	95.1%
Born in different state	1,572	62.1%
Foreign born	42	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	82	3.2%
Not a US citizen	9	11.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	507	20%
Italian	303	12%
Arab	147	5.8%
German	139	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	54	2.1%
Polish	26	1%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	95.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05773

What city is ZIP code 05773 in?

ZIP code 05773 is primarily assigned to Wallingford, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05773 in?

ZIP code 05773 falls within Rutland County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05773 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 05773 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 05773 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 05773 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05773?

ZIP code 05773 has an estimated population of 2,531 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05773?

The median home value in ZIP code 05773 is $235,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 05773 in?

ZIP code 05773 observes the EST timezone.