05158 ZIP Code — Westminster, VT

Windham County, Vermont

ZIP code 05158 is located in Westminster, Vermont, within Windham County. It covers approximately 10.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,148 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05158

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 $196,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,063. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05158 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.

1,148

population

10.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05158 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05158

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05158. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westminster	Acceptable
Westminster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05154 Saxtons River (3.5 mi) 03608 Walpole (3.9 mi) 05101 Bellows Falls (5.1 mi) 05346 Putney (5.9 mi) 05141 Cambridgeport (6.2 mi) 03602 Alstead (7.8 mi) 03467 Westmoreland (8.7 mi) 05146 Grafton (8.8 mi) 05353 Townshend (11.1 mi) 05345 Newfane (11.3 mi) 03603 Charlestown (11.6 mi) 05143 Chester (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,148
Population density	112 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	10.21 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	43.0978
Longitude	-72.4770
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	36.9%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.0%	5.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,148

Population

112

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$89,063

Median household income

$36,346

Per capita income

$196,900

Median home value

$972

Median monthly rent

95.4%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

413

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

137

45–54

107

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	287	25.0%
18 and over	861	75.0%
65 and over	259	22.6%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Two or more races 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,127	97%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.2%
Two or more races	11	0.9%
Other race	10	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.0%	5.3%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 20.6%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 1.0%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	20.6%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	1.0%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$89,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 21.6%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,900
Median rent / month	$972
Owner occupied	95.4%
Renter occupied	4.6%
Vacant	4.4%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.5%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	17.8%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	28.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	11.8%
3 bedrooms	67.1%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	11.4%
2 vehicles	56.4%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Fuel oil	73.1%
Wood	11.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	178	43.1%
Cohabiting couple	46	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	112	27.1%
Female householder, no spouse	77	18.6%
Households with children under 18	122	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	182	44.1%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	31.3%
Married	40.3%	41.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	15.8%
Divorced	16.3%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 22.2%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 13.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	8.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	122	37.9%
High school	121	37.6%
College / grad school	51	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Other services 14.7%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Retail trade 12.6%

Construction 9.3%

Finance & real estate 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Professional & management 6.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Information 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.8%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.4%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	24.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.6%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.1%
High blood pressure	28.9%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.3%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.2%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,120	97.6%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,142	99.5%
Born in same state	1,141	99.4%
Born in different state	584	50.9%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	181	15.8%
French	82	7.1%
German	49	4.3%
Arab	21	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.5%
Irish	4	0.3%
English	3	0.3%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05158

What city is ZIP code 05158 in?

ZIP code 05158 is primarily assigned to Westminster, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05158 in?

ZIP code 05158 falls within Windham County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05158 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 05158 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05158 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 05158 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05158?

ZIP code 05158 has an estimated population of 1,148 residents, with a density of 112 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05158?

The median home value in ZIP code 05158 is $196,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 05158 in?

ZIP code 05158 observes the EST timezone.