05679 ZIP Code — Williamstown, VT

Orange County, Vermont

ZIP code 05679 is located in Williamstown, Vermont, within Orange County. It covers approximately 38.35 square miles and serves a population of 3,072 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05679

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 $212,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,450. 32% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 05679 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,072

population

38.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05679 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05679

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05679. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Williamstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05654 Graniteville (4.6 mi) 05036 Brookfield (5.5 mi) 05675 Washington (6.7 mi) 05663 Northfield (7.2 mi) 05641 Barre (7.6 mi) 05649 East Barre (8.2 mi) 05038 Chelsea (8.6 mi) 05669 Roxbury (10 mi) 05041 East Randolph (10.6 mi) 05620 Montpelier (11 mi) 05604 Montpelier (11 mi) 05609 Montpelier (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,072
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	38.35 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	44.1022
Longitude	-72.5483
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	35.8%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	33.8%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,072

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$88,450

Median household income

$38,046

Per capita income

$212,500

Median home value

$1,659

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

1,184

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

138

10–14

118

15–19

118

20–24

101

25–34

337

35–44

286

211

45–54

180

193

55–59

164

107

60–64

162

65–74

137

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	604	19.7%
18 and over	2,468	80.3%
65 and over	483	15.7%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,006	97.7%
Two or more races	64	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.2%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	33.8%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$88,450

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 35.2%

$300k–$500k 18.3%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,500
Median rent / month	$1,659
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	20.6%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	22.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	15.9%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.0%
Propane / LP gas	30.8%
Fuel oil	52.8%
Wood	13.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	619	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	48	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	208	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	296	25.3%
Households with children under 18	350	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	338	28.9%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	19.7%
Married	52.5%	51.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	2.5%	11.5%
Divorced	18.1%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 48.3%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	4.7%
Kindergarten	90	14.2%
Elementary school	311	48.9%
High school	134	21.1%
College / grad school	71	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Retail trade 12.7%

Construction 10.4%

Other services 8.7%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Public administration 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 41.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	28.8%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,003	97.8%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,043	99.1%
Born in same state	2,995	97.5%
Born in different state	2,405	78.3%
Foreign born	48	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	29	0.9%
Not a US citizen	18	62.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	381	12.4%
French	375	12.2%
Italian	348	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	210	6.8%
Dutch	27	0.9%
English	14	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05679

What city is ZIP code 05679 in?

ZIP code 05679 is primarily assigned to Williamstown, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05679 in?

ZIP code 05679 falls within Orange County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05679 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 05679 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05679?

ZIP code 05679 has an estimated population of 3,072 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05679?

The median home value in ZIP code 05679 is $212,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05679?

The median household income in ZIP code 05679 is $88,450, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05679 in?

ZIP code 05679 observes the EST timezone.