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Windsor County
Weston, VT
05161
05161 ZIP Code — Weston, VT
Windsor County, Vermont
ZIP code 05161 is located in
Weston ,
Vermont ,
within Windsor County .
It covers approximately 35.05 square miles and serves a population of
800 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 802 .
About ZIP code 05161
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 $511,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($113,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 05161 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
800
Population density
23 / sq mi
State FIPS
50
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
35.05 sq mi
Water area
0.20 sq mi
Latitude
43.3096
Longitude
-72.8115
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
802
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.7%
39.8%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
26.7%
34.3%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
36.5%
20.0%
22.5%
Over $200k
10.2%
5.9%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$113,375
Median household income
$511,500
Median home value
$2,042
Median monthly rent
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 146 18.3% 18 and over 654 81.8% 65 and over 309 38.6% Median age 56.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 726 87.9% Two or more races 47 5.7% Hispanic or Latino 26 3.1% Asian 20 2.4% Other race 7 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.7%
39.8%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
26.7%
34.3%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
36.5%
20.0%
22.5%
Over $200k
10.2%
5.9%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.4% $10k–$15k 0.7% $15k–$25k 2.7% $35k–$50k 9.0% $50k–$75k 17.4% $75k–$100k 7.7% $100k–$150k 27.1% $150k–$200k 13.0% $200k+ 16.1% Median income $113,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $511,500 Median rent / month $2,042 Owner occupied 92.3% Renter occupied 7.7% Vacant 47.5% Single-family detached 91.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.4% Median rooms 7.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.26
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.6% 2000–2009 14.6% 1990–1999 9.5% 1980–1989 13.7% 1970–1979 10.0% 1960–1969 10.2% 1950–1959 8.6% 1940–1949 2.8% 1939 or earlier 28.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.3% 1 bedroom 4.0% 2 bedrooms 15.3% 3 bedrooms 38.6% 4 bedrooms 29.6% 5+ bedrooms 10.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 26.4% 2 vehicles 41.1% 3 or more 30.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 4.0% Propane / LP gas 23.4% Fuel oil 60.9% Wood 7.0% Solar 4.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 182 60.9% Cohabiting couple 7 2.3% Male householder, no spouse 37 12.4% Female householder, no spouse 73 24.4% Households with children under 18 67 22.4% Households with seniors (65+) 162 54.2% Average household size 2.60
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 45.3% 23.7% Married 48.6% 58.2% Separated 3.1% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 10.8% Divorced 3.1% 7.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
29.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.5% Bachelor's or higher 62.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 5.4% Kindergarten 3 2.0% Elementary school 38 25.7% High school 76 51.4% College / grad school 23 15.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.3%
Professional & management
10.7%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Public administration
7.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 59.8% Service 16.0% Sales & office 12.1% Natural resources & construction 5.2% Production & transportation 6.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.9% Government 12.9% Self-employed 12.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.5% Carpool 3.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.4% Work from home 25.4% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 37.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.8% Retirement income 29.8% Supplemental Security 4.0% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.3% High blood pressure 37.3% High cholesterol 36.3% Diabetes 10.6% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 33.5% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 10.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.4% Binge drinking 14.1% No physical activity 20.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.9% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 13.7% Poor mental health 12.3% Poor physical health 10.5% No health insurance 8.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.1% Visited dentist 67.0% Cholesterol screening 93.1% Teeth loss 13.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 65 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 9.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.5% 65 and over 11.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.8% Public insurance 44.1% No insurance 2.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 765 95.6% Spanish 28 3.7% Other Indo-European 7 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 18 2.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 730 91.3% Born in same state 723 90.4% Born in different state 185 23.1% Foreign born 7 0.9% Naturalized citizen 70 8.8% Not a US citizen 63 90.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 152 19% Italian 141 17.6% German 74 9.3% Arab 25 3.1%
Ancestry Count % English 22 2.8% Irish 8 1% Polish 3 0.4% Norwegian 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.4% Internet access 98.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05161
What city is ZIP code 05161 in?
ZIP code 05161 is primarily assigned to Weston, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05161 in?
ZIP code 05161 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.
Does ZIP code 05161 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 05161 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 05161?
62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 05161 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 05161 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 05161 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 05161 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 05161 in?
ZIP code 05161 observes the EST timezone.
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