05358 ZIP Code — West Halifax, VT

Windham County, Vermont

ZIP code 05358 is located in West Halifax, Vermont, within Windham County. It covers approximately 14.71 square miles and serves a population of 425 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05358

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,044. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05358 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

425

population

14.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05358 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05358

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05358. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Halifax	Acceptable
West Halifax	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05342 Jacksonville (2.4 mi) 05361 Whitingham (6.6 mi) 05301 Brattleboro (6.7 mi) 01340 Colrain (6.9 mi) 01346 Heath (8.8 mi) 01337 Bernardston (9.9 mi) 05363 Wilmington (10 mi) 01367 Rowe (11.1 mi) 05354 Vernon (11.8 mi) 05350 Readsboro (11.9 mi) 01370 Shelburne Falls (12 mi) 05362 Williamsville (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	425
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	14.71 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	42.7745
Longitude	-72.7437
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	38.0%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

425

Population

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$59,044

Median household income

$25,270

Per capita income

$212,800

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

186

Housing units

36.8%

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	114	26.8%
18 and over	311	73.2%
65 and over	74	17.4%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Two or more races 4.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	406	95.5%
Two or more races	18	4.2%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 16.6%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 30.3%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	16.6%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	30.3%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	5.5%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$59,044

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 28.1%

$200k–$300k 38.0%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,800
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	31.0%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	19.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	39.5%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	24.8%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.8%
Propane / LP gas	20.7%
Fuel oil	36.6%
Wood	37.9%
Solar	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	80	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	40	27.6%
Female householder, no spouse	20	13.8%
Households with children under 18	41	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	40.7%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.4%	8.5%
Married	39.4%	74.4%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	6.9%	1.7%
Divorced	7.4%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.4%

Graduate / professional 17.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	36.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	6.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	57	46.3%
High school	57	46.3%
College / grad school	1	0.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Construction 17.2%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Retail trade 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Other services 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Professional & management 3.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.4%
Service	29.3%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.0%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	19.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.2%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	24.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.7

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.8%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.6%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.0%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.5%
Public insurance	74.4%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	398	93.6%
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)	420	98.8%
Born in same state	420	98.8%
Born in different state	96	22.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.2%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	157	36.9%
German	104	24.5%
Italian	25	5.9%
Norwegian	9	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	2.1%
English	8	1.9%
Polish	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05358

What city is ZIP code 05358 in?

ZIP code 05358 is primarily assigned to West Halifax, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05358 in?

ZIP code 05358 falls within Windham County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05358 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 05358 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05358 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 05358 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05358?

ZIP code 05358 has an estimated population of 425 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05358?

The median home value in ZIP code 05358 is $212,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 05358 in?

ZIP code 05358 observes the EST timezone.