05677 ZIP Code — Waterbury Center, VT

Washington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05677 is located in Waterbury Center, Vermont, within Washington County. It covers approximately 15.73 square miles and serves a population of 2,357 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05677

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $392,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($131,855) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05677 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,357

population

15.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05677 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05677

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05677. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waterbury Center	Acceptable
Waterbury Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05671 Waterbury (4.5 mi) 05676 Waterbury (5.6 mi) 05672 Stowe (6.2 mi) 05682 Worcester (6.6 mi) 05602 Montpelier (9.1 mi) 05660 Moretown (10 mi) 05648 Calais (10.3 mi) 05661 Morrisville (10.8 mi) 05633 Montpelier (11.2 mi) 05620 Montpelier (11.2 mi) 05603 Montpelier (11.2 mi) 05604 Montpelier (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,357
Population density	150 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	15.73 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	44.3921
Longitude	-72.7058
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	19.7%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	24.9%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,357

Population

150

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$131,855

Median household income

$63,591

Per capita income

$392,300

Median home value

$1,663

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

1.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

997

Housing units

58.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

153

25–34

119

133

35–44

104

203

45–54

158

191

55–59

150

60–64

179

65–74

140

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	432	18.3%
18 and over	1,925	81.7%
65 and over	408	17.3%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,315	96.5%
Hispanic or Latino	42	1.8%
Two or more races	42	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.7%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	24.9%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 30.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	28.6%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	30.8%
Median income	$131,855

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 35.6%

$500k–$1M 39.5%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$392,300
Median rent / month	$1,663
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	3.3%
Propane / LP gas	33.8%
Fuel oil	48.3%
Wood	9.8%
Solar	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	602	66.4%
Cohabiting couple	72	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	134	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	98	10.8%
Households with children under 18	268	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	259	28.6%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	9.2%
Married	55.8%	71.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	3.2%
Divorced	10.9%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 15.2%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 38.4%

Graduate / professional 20.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	58.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	73	16.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	182	40.3%
High school	146	32.3%
College / grad school	51	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Professional & management 18.7%

Public administration 12.3%

Other services 11.3%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Construction 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Retail trade 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.6%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	6.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.1%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 1.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.5%
High blood pressure	26.1%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	7.0%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	15.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.9%
Visited dentist	72.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	129	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	27.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.8%
Public insurance	21.9%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,196	93.2%
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)	2,336	99.1%
Born in same state	2,260	95.9%
Born in different state	1,176	49.9%
Foreign born	76	3.2%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.9%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	580	24.6%
French	436	18.5%
Arab	217	9.2%
German	67	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	47	2%
Dutch	25	1.1%
Norwegian	24	1%
English	12	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05677

What city is ZIP code 05677 in?

ZIP code 05677 is primarily assigned to Waterbury Center, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05677 in?

ZIP code 05677 falls within Washington County, Vermont.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05677?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 05677 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 05677 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05677?

The median household income in ZIP code 05677 is $131,855, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05677?

The median home value in ZIP code 05677 is $392,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 05677 in?

ZIP code 05677 observes the EST timezone.