05778 ZIP Code — Whiting, VT
Addison County, Vermont
ZIP code 05778 is located in Whiting, Vermont, within Addison County. It covers approximately 26.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,027 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.
About ZIP code 05778
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 $252,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $72,917. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
1,027
population
26.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05778 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05778
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05778. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Whiting | Acceptable |
| Whiting | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
05769 Salisbury (5.1 mi)
05770 Shoreham (5.9 mi)
05733 Brandon (6.2 mi)
05734 Bridport (7.9 mi)
05760 Orwell (8 mi)
05753 Middlebury (8.3 mi)
12861 Putnam Station (13.8 mi)
05763 Pittsford (14 mi)
05744 Florence (14.7 mi)
05748 Hancock (14.9 mi)
12883 Ticonderoga (15 mi)
05735 Castleton (15.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,027 |
| Population density | 39 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 50 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.35 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.8802 |
| Longitude | -73.2038 |
| 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 | 40.4% | 34.8% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 32.7% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 26.3% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 6.2% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,027
Population
39
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$72,917
Median household income
$35,781
Per capita income
$252,900
Median home value
$1,025
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
15.0%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
296
Housing units
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
33
Under 5
31
22
5–9
21
22
10–14
20
38
15–19
36
36
20–24
33
67
25–34
63
113
35–44
105
66
45–54
62
33
55–59
31
27
60–64
25
47
65–74
43
23
75–84
21
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 192 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 835 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 143 | 13.9% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.3%
Hispanic or Latino
7.8%
Two or more races
6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2.2%
Other race
1.2%
Asian
1.1%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 895 | 80.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 | 7.8% |
| Two or more races | 75 | 6.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 13 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.4% | 34.8% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 32.7% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 26.3% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 6.2% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
11.6%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
13.4%
$75k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
23.5%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
8.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 8.8% |
| Median income | $72,917 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.4%
$50k–$100k
8.7%
$100k–$150k
6.9%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k–$300k
24.9%
$300k–$500k
23.1%
$500k–$1M
13.7%
$1M+
4.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $252,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,025 |
| Owner occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter occupied | 30.1% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 73.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.7% |
| 3 or more | 23.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 13.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.2% |
| Fuel oil | 42.9% |
| Wood | 28.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 178 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 67 | 16.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 93 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 58 | 14.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 109 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 107 | 27.0% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 30.7% |
| Married | 38.8% | 45.7% |
| Separated | 16.3% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 5.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
8.2%
HS graduate
40.8%
Some college, no degree
10.3%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
17.3%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 19 | 9.5% |
| Kindergarten | 26 | 13.1% |
| Elementary school | 47 | 23.6% |
| High school | 62 | 31.2% |
| College / grad school | 45 | 22.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
21.1%
Education & healthcare
18.0%
Retail trade
15.6%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Other services
8.8%
Construction
7.3%
Professional & management
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.1% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 15.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 28.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.2% |
| Government | 9.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 2.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.7% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 12.1% |
| Work from home | 11.1% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.0%
Under 18 years
9.9%
18 and over
15.9%
Married-couple families
9.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.2% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 25 | 3.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 8.9% |
| 18–64 years | 14.5% |
| 65 and over | 23.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.0% |
| Public insurance | 41.0% |
| No insurance | 18.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 963 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 53 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 51 | 5.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 915 | 89.1% |
| Born in same state | 912 | 88.8% |
| Born in different state | 695 | 67.7% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 112 | 10.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 22 | 19.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 158 | 15.4% |
| Italian | 138 | 13.4% |
| German | 111 | 10.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 79 | 7.7% |
| English | 32 | 3.1% |
| Polish | 15 | 1.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05778
What city is ZIP code 05778 in?
ZIP code 05778 is primarily assigned to Whiting, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05778 in?
ZIP code 05778 falls within Addison County, Vermont.
What is the population of ZIP code 05778?
ZIP code 05778 has an estimated population of 1,027 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 05778?
The median household income in ZIP code 05778 is $72,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05778?
The median home value in ZIP code 05778 is $252,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 05778 in?
ZIP code 05778 observes the EST timezone.