05775 ZIP Code — West Pawlet, VT

Rutland County, Vermont

ZIP code 05775 is located in West Pawlet, Vermont, within Rutland County. It covers approximately 16.42 square miles and serves a population of 620 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05775

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 $239,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,000. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05775 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

620
population
16.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05775 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05775

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City Status
West Pawlet Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
05761 Pawlet (3.5 mi) 12832 Granville (5.5 mi) 05774 Wells (6.2 mi) 05776 West Rupert (6.8 mi) 12849 Middle Granville (7.3 mi) 12838 Hartford (9.5 mi) 05757 Middletown Springs (9.7 mi) 12837 Hampton (10 mi) 05251 Dorset (10.6 mi) 05739 Danby (11.3 mi) 12821 Comstock (11.4 mi) 05764 Poultney (11.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 620
Population density 38 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 16.42 sq mi
Water area 0.14 sq mi
Latitude 43.3611
Longitude -73.2181
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 67.5% 44.6% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 23.4% 32.5% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 6.8% 19.6% 22.5%
Over $200k 2.3% 3.2% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

620
Population
38
People per sq mi
51.2
Median age
$55,000
Median household income
$33,159
Per capita income
$239,700
Median home value
$897
Median monthly rent
82.8%
Home ownership
14.5%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
291
Housing units
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
7
6
5–9
5
13
10–14
11
20
15–19
17
48
20–24
42
4
25–34
4
40
35–44
35
49
45–54
43
42
55–59
36
13
60–64
11
48
65–74
42
30
75–84
26
11
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187812.6%
18 and over54287.4%
65 and over16626.8%
Median age51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%
Two or more races 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Black or African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
GroupCount%
White56085%
Two or more races527.9%
Hispanic or Latino395.9%
Black or African American40.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native40.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 67.5% 44.6% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 23.4% 32.5% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 6.8% 19.6% 22.5%
Over $200k 2.3% 3.2% 6.0%
Under $10k 7.8%
$10k–$15k 10.7%
$15k–$25k 7.8%
$25k–$35k 5.7%
$35k–$50k 15.2%
$50k–$75k 12.3%
$75k–$100k 14.8%
$100k–$150k 20.1%
$150k–$200k 2.0%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.8%
$10k–$15k10.7%
$15k–$25k7.8%
$25k–$35k5.7%
$35k–$50k15.2%
$50k–$75k12.3%
$75k–$100k14.8%
$100k–$150k20.1%
$150k–$200k2.0%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$55,000

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 19.8%
$100k–$150k 14.4%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k–$300k 30.2%
$300k–$500k 19.3%
$500k–$1M 11.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$239,700
Median rent / month$897
Owner occupied82.8%
Renter occupied17.2%
Vacant26.7%
Single-family detached91.0%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes1.5%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.02

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201911.7%
2000–20092.1%
1990–19999.0%
1980–19892.7%
1970–19795.1%
1960–19694.2%
1950–19591.2%
1940–19493.0%
1939 or earlier61.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom11.7%
2 bedrooms35.1%
3 bedrooms29.7%
4 bedrooms15.0%
5+ bedrooms8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.9%
1 vehicle20.5%
2 vehicles53.3%
3 or more21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity4.1%
Propane / LP gas14.3%
Fuel oil63.9%
Wood16.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11045.1%
Cohabiting couple166.6%
Male householder, no spouse5321.7%
Female householder, no spouse6526.6%
Households with children under 183413.9%
Households with seniors (65+)13254.1%
Average household size2.54

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married43.4%24.8%
Married35.4%47.6%
Separated0.0%1.2%
Widowed2.5%9.4%
Divorced18.7%16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%
Some HS, no diploma 5.9%
HS graduate 40.2%
Some college, no degree 16.7%
Associate's degree 7.0%
Bachelor's degree 17.4%
Graduate / professional 9.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.2%
Bachelor's or higher27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool66.5%
Kindergarten66.5%
Elementary school2931.5%
High school3740.2%
College / grad school1415.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.4%
Manufacturing 18.2%
Education & healthcare 12.8%
Professional & management 11.8%
Other services 11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%
Agriculture & mining 3.4%
Construction 2.7%
Wholesale trade 2.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.6%
Service26.7%
Sales & office13.9%
Natural resources & construction25.7%
Production & transportation11.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.8%
Government7.4%
Self-employed7.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.5%
Carpool2.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.7%
Work from home6.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)32.7

Poverty

All people 14.5%
Under 18 years 14.1%
18 and over 14.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 52.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security58.6%
Retirement income30.7%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP7.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.3%
High blood pressure31.0%
High cholesterol30.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis26.2%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.3%
Binge drinking18.6%
No physical activity20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.3%
Depression23.9%
Fair or poor health13.5%
Poor mental health15.4%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.5%
Visited dentist66.9%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss16.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5810.7%
Disability%
Any disability12.4%
Under 1814.1%
18–64 years11.4%
65 and over13.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.8%
Public insurance44.2%
No insurance2.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only60597.6%
Spanish183.0%
Other Indo-European183.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)61899.7%
Born in same state60196.9%
Born in different state27344.0%
Foreign born172.7%
Naturalized citizen20.3%
Not a US citizen150.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French16126%
Italian13922.4%
Arab599.5%
AncestryCount%
English132.1%
Irish40.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.4%
Internet access86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05775

What city is ZIP code 05775 in?

ZIP code 05775 is primarily assigned to West Pawlet, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05775 in?

ZIP code 05775 falls within Rutland County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05775 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 05775 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 05775 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 05775 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 05775 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 05775 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05775 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 05775 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 05775 in?

ZIP code 05775 observes the EST timezone.

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