05356 ZIP Code — West Dover, VT

Windham County, Vermont

ZIP code 05356 is located in West Dover, Vermont, within Windham County. It covers approximately 22.53 square miles and serves a population of 634 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05356

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $327,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,622) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 05356 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

634

population

22.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05356 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05356

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05356. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Dover	Acceptable
West Dover	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05355 Wardsboro (5.4 mi) 05360 West Wardsboro (5.8 mi) 05341 East Dover (6 mi) 05363 Wilmington (7 mi) 05343 Jamaica (9.9 mi) 05252 East Arlington (11.2 mi) 05362 Williamsville (11.3 mi) 05345 Newfane (12 mi) 05353 Townshend (12.3 mi) 05350 Readsboro (12.6 mi) 05201 Bennington (13.1 mi) 05340 Bondville (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	634
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	22.53 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.9734
Longitude	-72.8970
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	51.2%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

634

Population

People per sq mi

56.8

Median age

$49,622

Median household income

$57,036

Per capita income

$327,700

Median home value

$1,288

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

2,592

Housing units

51.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	34	5.4%
18 and over	600	94.6%
65 and over	231	36.4%
Median age	56.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Asian 2.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	596	92.7%
Asian	14	2.2%
Two or more races	14	2.2%
Black or African American	10	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 28.4%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	28.4%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$49,622

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 28.8%

$500k–$1M 21.0%

$1M+ 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$327,700
Median rent / month	$1,288
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	85.1%
Single-family detached	45.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	46.3%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	55.7%
3 or more	11.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	18.2%
Propane / LP gas	43.8%
Fuel oil	27.6%
Wood	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	124	31.4%
Cohabiting couple	33	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	120	30.4%
Female householder, no spouse	118	29.9%
Households with children under 18	31	7.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	184	46.6%
Average household size	1.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	12.1%
Married	45.3%	45.1%
Separated	8.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.3%
Divorced	17.1%	24.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 19.0%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 26.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	51.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	33.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	33.3%
High school	4	10.3%
College / grad school	9	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 42.3%

Construction 15.6%

Professional & management 11.7%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Retail trade 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.5%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	4.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	17.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.4%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.9%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.4%
Visited dentist	69.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.3%
65 and over	8.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	630	99.4%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	581	91.6%
Born in same state	581	91.6%
Born in different state	57	9.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	53	8.4%
Not a US citizen	53	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	121	19.1%
Italian	113	17.8%
Arab	34	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	28	4.4%
German	11	1.7%
Polish	10	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	62.3%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05356

What city is ZIP code 05356 in?

ZIP code 05356 is primarily assigned to West Dover, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05356 in?

ZIP code 05356 falls within Windham County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05356 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 05356 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05356 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 05356 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05356?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 05356 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 05356 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 05356 in?

ZIP code 05356 observes the EST timezone.