05088 ZIP Code — Wilder, VT

Windsor County, Vermont

ZIP code 05088 is located in Wilder, Vermont, within Windsor County. It covers approximately 0.43 square miles and serves a population of 827 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05088

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 $233,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,598.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

827

population

0.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05088 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05088

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilder	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	827
Population density	1,923 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	0.43 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.6780
Longitude	-72.3082
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	802

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

827

Population

1,923

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$70,598

Median household income

$40,193

Per capita income

$233,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

389

Housing units

47.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	87	10.5%
18 and over	740	89.5%
65 and over	152	18.4%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	827	100%

Household income

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 5.8%

$50k–$75k 39.7%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	5.8%
$50k–$75k	39.7%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	25.6%
Median income	$70,598

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 59.0%

$300k–$500k 21.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	34.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.6%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	29.2%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	10.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.0%
2 vehicles	59.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	42.0%
Fuel oil	37.2%
Wood	11.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	119	30.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	41	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	235	59.5%
Households with children under 18	51	12.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	28.4%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	27.8%
Married	48.3%	29.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	11.6%
Divorced	14.9%	31.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 39.6%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	47.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	27.6%
High school	89	72.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.7%

Retail trade 14.2%

Other services 12.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Public administration 7.3%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Professional & management 4.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.8%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	26.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.7%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.1

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.4%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	11.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.7%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	43.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	804	97.2%
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)	827	100.0%
Born in same state	827	100.0%
Born in different state	40	4.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	305	36.9%
French	162	19.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	133	16.1%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05088

What city is ZIP code 05088 in?

ZIP code 05088 is primarily assigned to Wilder, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05088 in?

ZIP code 05088 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05088 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 05088 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05088?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05088?

ZIP code 05088 has an estimated population of 827 residents, with a density of 1,932 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05088?

The median home value in ZIP code 05088 is $233,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 05088 in?

ZIP code 05088 observes the EST timezone.