05361 ZIP Code — Whitingham, VT

Windham County, Vermont

ZIP code 05361 is located in Whitingham, Vermont, within Windham County. It covers approximately 28.24 square miles and serves a population of 978 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05361

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,153. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05361 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

978

population

28.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05361 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05361

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05361. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05342 Jacksonville (4.2 mi) 05350 Readsboro (5.3 mi) 05363 Wilmington (6.2 mi) 05358 West Halifax (6.6 mi) 01367 Rowe (6.8 mi) 01346 Heath (8.4 mi) 01340 Colrain (10 mi) 05352 Stamford (10.4 mi) 01339 Charlemont (10.5 mi) 05301 Brattleboro (11.1 mi) 01247 North Adams (12.5 mi) 05341 East Dover (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	978
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	28.24 sq mi
Water area	2.20 sq mi
Latitude	42.7831
Longitude	-72.8731
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	37.5%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	5.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

978

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$67,153

Median household income

$31,261

Per capita income

$225,800

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

567

Housing units

33.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

136

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	288	29.4%
18 and over	690	70.6%
65 and over	218	22.3%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	930	94.7%
Two or more races	37	3.8%
Black or African American	8	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.4%
Asian	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	5.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$67,153

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$300k–$500k 19.2%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,800
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	44.4%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.1%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	35.3%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.7%
Fuel oil	44.1%
Wood	30.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	161	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	40	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	75	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	69	20.0%
Households with children under 18	130	37.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	149	43.2%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	20.3%
Married	56.8%	59.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	5.0%
Divorced	20.5%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 17.6%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 23.9%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	33.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	5.0%
Kindergarten	3	1.2%
Elementary school	167	64.2%
High school	59	22.7%
College / grad school	18	6.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Construction 15.0%

Other services 13.0%

Retail trade 12.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	22.1%
Production & transportation	3.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.0%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	25.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.8%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	18.0%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.6%
High blood pressure	28.5%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.4%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.0%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	18.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	939	96.0%
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)	951	97.2%
Born in same state	949	97.0%
Born in different state	561	57.4%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	27	2.8%
Not a US citizen	27	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	163	16.7%
Italian	163	16.7%
French	120	12.3%
Arab	40	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	5	0.5%
English	4	0.4%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05361

What city is ZIP code 05361 in?

ZIP code 05361 is primarily assigned to Whitingham, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05361 in?

ZIP code 05361 falls within Windham County, Vermont.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05361?

22% of residents in ZIP code 05361 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 05361 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 05361 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05361 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 05361 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05361?

ZIP code 05361 has an estimated population of 978 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05361 in?

ZIP code 05361 observes the EST timezone.