05676 ZIP Code — Waterbury, VT

Washington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05676 is located in Waterbury, Vermont, within Washington County. It covers approximately 93.79 square miles and serves a population of 4,776 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05676

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $337,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $84,641. 30% 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 high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05676 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,776

population

93.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05676 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05676

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05676. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waterbury	Acceptable
Waterbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05671 Waterbury (2.6 mi) 05677 Waterbury Center (5.6 mi) 05660 Moretown (7.2 mi) 05477 Richmond (7.6 mi) 05462 Huntington (8.7 mi) 05465 Jericho (9.7 mi) 05672 Stowe (9.9 mi) 05673 Waitsfield (10.7 mi) 05602 Montpelier (10.9 mi) 05682 Worcester (11.9 mi) 05487 Starksboro (12.6 mi) 05603 Montpelier (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,776
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	93.79 sq mi
Water area	2.07 sq mi
Latitude	44.3523
Longitude	-72.8057
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	33.6%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,776

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$84,641

Median household income

$46,658

Per capita income

$337,300

Median home value

$1,086

Median monthly rent

67.3%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,630

Housing units

50.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

139

108

5–9

112

158

10–14

165

132

15–19

138

20–24

402

25–34

421

326

35–44

340

252

45–54

263

130

55–59

137

196

60–64

204

249

65–74

261

101

75–84

106

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	944	19.8%
18 and over	3,832	80.2%
65 and over	885	18.5%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 1.7%

Two or more races 1.4%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,571	93%
Hispanic or Latino	139	2.8%
Other race	85	1.7%
Two or more races	67	1.4%
Asian	46	0.9%
Black or African American	4	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.6%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	11.5%
Median income	$84,641

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 28.7%

$300k–$500k 37.9%

$500k–$1M 15.3%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$337,300
Median rent / month	$1,086
Owner occupied	67.3%
Renter occupied	32.7%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	13.2%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.2%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	47.0%
Fuel oil	31.2%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	853	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	337	16.3%
Male householder, no spouse	412	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	461	22.3%
Households with children under 18	575	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	637	30.9%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	34.6%
Married	46.8%	47.8%
Separated	3.7%	0.8%
Widowed	3.7%	5.1%
Divorced	5.9%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 18.3%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 27.0%

Graduate / professional 23.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	50.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	8.0%
Kindergarten	31	2.9%
Elementary school	468	44.5%
High school	176	16.7%
College / grad school	292	27.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Public administration 12.2%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Professional & management 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Construction 9.0%

Other services 6.8%

Retail trade 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Information 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.3%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.2%
Government	22.0%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.3%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	18.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 17.7%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 7.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.1%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.3%
High blood pressure	24.8%
High cholesterol	27.2%
Diabetes	6.4%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.2%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	14.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.6%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	9.0%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	72.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	162	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	3.9%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,504	94.3%
Spanish	15	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,636	97.1%
Born in same state	4,498	94.2%
Born in different state	2,490	52.1%
Foreign born	138	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	140	2.9%
Not a US citizen	102	72.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,390	29.1%
Italian	716	15%
German	299	6.3%
Arab	131	2.7%
Polish	125	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	53	1.1%
Norwegian	43	0.9%
Dutch	9	0.2%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05676

What city is ZIP code 05676 in?

ZIP code 05676 is primarily assigned to Waterbury, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05676 in?

ZIP code 05676 falls within Washington County, Vermont.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05676?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05676?

The median home value in ZIP code 05676 is $337,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 05676?

ZIP code 05676 has an estimated population of 4,776 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05676?

The median household income in ZIP code 05676 is $84,641, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05676 in?

ZIP code 05676 observes the EST timezone.