05355 ZIP Code — Wardsboro, VT

Windham County, Vermont

ZIP code 05355 is located in Wardsboro, Vermont, within Windham County. It covers approximately 27.34 square miles and serves a population of 717 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05355

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 $260,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,778. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05355 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

717

population

27.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05355 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05355

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wardsboro	Acceptable
Wardsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05341 East Dover (4.9 mi) 05356 West Dover (5.4 mi) 05343 Jamaica (5.6 mi) 05360 West Wardsboro (6.2 mi) 05353 Townshend (6.9 mi) 05345 Newfane (7.6 mi) 05362 Williamsville (8.9 mi) 05363 Wilmington (11 mi) 05155 South Londonderry (11.2 mi) 05340 Bondville (11.5 mi) 05301 Brattleboro (13 mi) 05252 East Arlington (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	717
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	27.34 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	43.0215
Longitude	-72.8132
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	40.4%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	6.1%	5.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

717

Population

People per sq mi

54.9

Median age

$82,778

Median household income

$36,945

Per capita income

$260,800

Median home value

$1,188

Median monthly rent

96.8%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

728

Housing units

38.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	119	16.6%
18 and over	598	83.4%
65 and over	202	28.2%
Median age	54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	717	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	6.1%	5.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	26.4%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$82,778

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 25.5%

$500k–$1M 11.8%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,800
Median rent / month	$1,188
Owner occupied	96.8%
Renter occupied	3.2%
Vacant	62.0%
Single-family detached	90.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	26.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	10.7%
Propane / LP gas	34.6%
Fuel oil	33.2%
Wood	20.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	149	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	64	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	60	21.4%
Households with children under 18	58	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	140	50.0%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	30.4%
Married	48.3%	52.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.1%
Widowed	5.9%	10.6%
Divorced	11.2%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 26.6%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	38.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	8.2%
Kindergarten	1	0.7%
Elementary school	53	36.3%
High school	67	45.9%
College / grad school	13	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 28.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.1%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Professional & management 15.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Information 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Retail trade 2.3%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	28.3%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.6%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.8%
High blood pressure	28.1%
High cholesterol	28.9%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.6%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.6%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	51.6%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	717	100.0%
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)	695	96.9%
Born in same state	687	95.8%
Born in different state	263	36.7%
Foreign born	8	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	22	3.1%
Not a US citizen	16	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	150	20.9%
Italian	134	18.7%
Arab	55	7.7%
German	25	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	2%
Polish	2	0.3%
Norwegian	1	0.1%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05355

What city is ZIP code 05355 in?

ZIP code 05355 is primarily assigned to Wardsboro, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05355 in?

ZIP code 05355 falls within Windham County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05355 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 05355 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05355 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 05355 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05355 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 05355 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05355?

ZIP code 05355 has an estimated population of 717 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05355 in?

ZIP code 05355 observes the EST timezone.