05682 ZIP Code — Worcester, VT

Washington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05682 is located in Worcester, Vermont, within Washington County. It covers approximately 45.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,238 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05682

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,464. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05682 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a high rate of remote workers.

1,238

population

45.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05682 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05682

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05682. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Worcester	Acceptable
Worcester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05648 Calais (3.9 mi) 05677 Waterbury Center (6.6 mi) 05650 East Calais (6.9 mi) 05602 Montpelier (8.3 mi) 05681 Woodbury (8.7 mi) 05651 East Montpelier (8.9 mi) 05672 Stowe (9.2 mi) 05603 Montpelier (9.5 mi) 05604 Montpelier (9.5 mi) 05609 Montpelier (9.5 mi) 05620 Montpelier (9.5 mi) 05633 Montpelier (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,238
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	45.57 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	44.3977
Longitude	-72.5726
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	40.6%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.1%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,238

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$74,464

Median household income

$38,398

Per capita income

$255,100

Median home value

$1,046

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

506

Housing units

42.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

35–44

111

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	230	18.6%
18 and over	1,008	81.4%
65 and over	254	20.5%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,194	94.9%
Two or more races	32	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1.6%
Black or African American	12	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.1%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 21.6%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	21.6%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$74,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

$300k–$500k 31.5%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$255,100
Median rent / month	$1,046
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	19.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	38.1%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	13.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	0.8%
Propane / LP gas	25.5%
Fuel oil	34.3%
Wood	36.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	255	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	25	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	106	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	119	23.6%
Households with children under 18	139	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	161	31.9%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	18.4%
Married	63.5%	63.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	3.0%	5.3%
Divorced	12.0%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 20.1%

Some college, no degree 13.3%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 22.1%

Graduate / professional 20.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	42.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	4.0%
Kindergarten	10	4.4%
Elementary school	110	48.9%
High school	33	14.7%
College / grad school	63	28.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%

Retail trade 11.7%

Public administration 8.9%

Construction 7.4%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Other services 6.3%

Professional & management 6.0%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.8%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	21.9%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.6%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	23.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.7%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.9%
High blood pressure	27.0%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	7.3%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.7%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	15.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	7.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	72.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,171	94.6%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,207	97.5%
Born in same state	1,196	96.6%
Born in different state	677	54.7%
Foreign born	11	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	31	2.5%
Not a US citizen	11	35.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	287	23.2%
Italian	212	17.1%
Arab	111	9%
German	54	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	35	2.8%
English	21	1.7%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05682

What city is ZIP code 05682 in?

ZIP code 05682 is primarily assigned to Worcester, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05682 in?

ZIP code 05682 falls within Washington County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05682 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 05682 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05682?

ZIP code 05682 has an estimated population of 1,238 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05682?

The median home value in ZIP code 05682 is $255,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05682?

The median household income in ZIP code 05682 is $74,464, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05682 in?

ZIP code 05682 observes the EST timezone.