05359 ZIP Code — West Townshend, VT

Windham County, Vermont

ZIP code 05359 is located in West Townshend, Vermont, within Windham County. It covers approximately 29.43 square miles and serves a population of 669 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05359

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 $285,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,357. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 44% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05359 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

669
population
29.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05359 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05359

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City Status
West Townshend Acceptable
West Townshend Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 669
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 29.43 sq mi
Water area 0.08 sq mi
Latitude 43.1461
Longitude -72.7192
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 34.6% 46.6% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 39.2% 30.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 22.1% 17.8% 22.5%
Over $200k 4.1% 5.3% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

669
Population
23
People per sq mi
41.4
Median age
$75,357
Median household income
$31,197
Per capita income
$285,600
Median home value
$1,083
Median monthly rent
82.2%
Home ownership
5.1%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
447
Housing units
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
Under 5
14
20
5–9
18
12
10–14
12
25
15–19
23
24
20–24
22
45
25–34
42
48
35–44
45
48
45–54
46
24
55–59
22
15
60–64
15
47
65–74
45
20
75–84
19
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813319.9%
18 and over53680.1%
65 and over13420.0%
Median age41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%
Two or more races 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Black or African American 0.3%
GroupCount%
White61991.4%
Two or more races456.6%
Hispanic or Latino81.2%
Asian30.4%
Black or African American20.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.6% 46.6% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 39.2% 30.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 22.1% 17.8% 22.5%
Over $200k 4.1% 5.3% 6.0%
Under $10k 6.2%
$10k–$15k 0.4%
$15k–$25k 9.3%
$25k–$35k 6.6%
$35k–$50k 13.6%
$50k–$75k 13.6%
$75k–$100k 19.4%
$100k–$150k 21.7%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k+ 1.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.2%
$10k–$15k0.4%
$15k–$25k9.3%
$25k–$35k6.6%
$35k–$50k13.6%
$50k–$75k13.6%
$75k–$100k19.4%
$100k–$150k21.7%
$150k–$200k7.4%
$200k+1.9%
Median income$75,357

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 4.2%
$100k–$150k 5.7%
$150k–$200k 9.0%
$200k–$300k 38.2%
$300k–$500k 28.8%
$500k–$1M 14.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$285,600
Median rent / month$1,083
Owner occupied82.2%
Renter occupied17.8%
Vacant47.7%
Single-family detached93.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.3%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.36

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.8%
2010–20193.2%
2000–20096.1%
1990–199916.8%
1980–198916.4%
1970–197917.8%
1960–19696.5%
1950–19591.8%
1940–19491.8%
1939 or earlier28.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.6%
1 bedroom13.0%
2 bedrooms16.0%
3 bedrooms37.9%
4 bedrooms18.5%
5+ bedrooms12.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle32.6%
2 vehicles31.0%
3 or more34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity3.1%
Propane / LP gas21.3%
Fuel oil34.9%
Wood39.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13251.2%
Cohabiting couple4617.8%
Male householder, no spouse4316.7%
Female householder, no spouse3714.3%
Households with children under 186324.4%
Households with seniors (65+)11042.6%
Average household size2.59

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.3%33.5%
Married50.7%46.0%
Separated0.7%0.4%
Widowed3.7%5.8%
Divorced6.7%14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.7%
HS graduate 23.1%
Some college, no degree 27.9%
Associate's degree 3.3%
Bachelor's degree 28.3%
Graduate / professional 14.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.3%
Bachelor's or higher43.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool10.8%
Kindergarten1210.2%
Elementary school5143.2%
High school5445.8%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%
Construction 17.8%
Manufacturing 14.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%
Retail trade 7.9%
Agriculture & mining 5.0%
Professional & management 5.0%
Other services 5.0%
Transportation & utilities 4.0%
Public administration 3.3%
Finance & real estate 3.0%
Wholesale trade 1.0%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.6%
Service18.8%
Sales & office17.5%
Natural resources & construction18.2%
Production & transportation5.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.6%
Government6.3%
Self-employed22.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.6%
Carpool3.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.4%
Work from home11.5%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)32.2

Poverty

All people 5.1%
Under 18 years 1.5%
18 and over 6.0%
Married-couple families 0.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.2%
Retirement income23.3%
Supplemental Security5.8%
Cash public assistance4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP16.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity27.2%
High blood pressure31.7%
High cholesterol31.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis27.5%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.6%
Cancer8.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.7%
Binge drinking16.8%
No physical activity18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.4%
Depression24.8%
Fair or poor health12.2%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.9%
Visited dentist67.8%
Cholesterol screening91.4%
Teeth loss13.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans305.6%
Disability%
Any disability10.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years9.5%
65 and over25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.2%
Public insurance54.0%
No insurance3.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only64095.7%
Spanish20.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)65698.1%
Born in same state65597.9%
Born in different state20730.9%
Foreign born10.1%
Naturalized citizen131.9%
Not a US citizen13100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian28342.3%
French10014.9%
German446.6%
Arab131.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish111.6%
Irish91.3%
English71%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.6%
Internet access93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05359

What city is ZIP code 05359 in?

ZIP code 05359 is primarily assigned to West Townshend, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05359 in?

ZIP code 05359 falls within Windham County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05359 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 05359 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 05359 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 05359 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05359?

ZIP code 05359 has an estimated population of 669 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05359?

The median home value in ZIP code 05359 is $285,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 05359 in?

ZIP code 05359 observes the EST timezone.

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