ZIP Code 05356 in West Dover, VT

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:West Dover, Vermont
City Alias:Mount Snow
Names to Avoid:
Dover, Mt Snow, W Dover
County:Windham County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:08:03 PM
Population:1,313 [See All]
Area Code:802
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.9734, -72.8970
Land Area:22.527 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 05356 has 1,313 residents and 615 households (average 2.13 persons per household). The median age is 50.9 years, significantly older than the state (43.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.9% male and 48.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,313Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:738Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:261Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:58.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$51,222Source: Census ACS
Households:615Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$328,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.13Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.92Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--900893862925927969797864577482529634581738
Decennial Census717------------------1,313--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 50.9

Male Median Age: 51.7

Female Median Age: 50.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male232642332718264036467750775153271019
Female183344312124313138445346506338322015
Total415986644842577174901309612711491593034
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,20792.70%
Black:90.69%
Hispanic:*564.30%
Asian:211.61%
American Indian:40.31%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:50.38%
Total:1,302100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:68151.87%51.7 years
Females:63248.13%50.1 years
Total:1,313100%50.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:67591.46%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:121.63%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:516.91%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:06.91%
Total Population:738100%
Total Native Population:68793.09%
Total Foreign-born Population:516.91%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $51,222, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $7,913 (18.3%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,945. Family households earn a median of $83,750 versus $50,436 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,314). By gender, male median income is $42,614 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $42,614 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.6%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$43,309$37,448$37,721$37,981$43,173$42,448$49,886$45,250$53,167$49,453$51,307$49,622$57,273$51,222
Median Family Income$67,292$68,516$72,237$71,806$72,176$73,587$82,625$76,250$91,354$92,955$90,938$98,977$101,938$83,750
Median NonFamily Income$26,974$25,658$21,103$20,357$17,222$20,125$16,413$26,375$37,375$40,313$41,780$45,750$48,094$50,436
Median Male Income$71,250$63,889$56,667$65,795$52,222$47,917$44,167$39,868$39,097$42,656$0$0$0$42,614
Median Female Income$36,250$37,250$34,145$32,604$34,808$41,833$50,972$51,250$55,568$51,295$53,173$51,250$44,844$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:34951.93%
Unemployed:111.64%
Not In Labor Force:31246.43%
Total:672100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:11432.66%
Service:3810.89%
Sales and Office:9126.07%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7521.49%
Production, transportation, and material moving:318.88%
Total Civilian Employed Population:349100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $328,500, which is on par with the national median ($332,700), is up $60,300 (22.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,900. The median gross rent is $528, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $128 (32.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $488. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.05% (32.86% with a mortgage, 67.14% free-and-clear) and renters 9.95% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 85.17%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$268,200$248,300$260,200$247,600$252,700$245,000$287,500$281,300$288,600$279,700$269,600$327,700$325,700$328,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:12.56%
$500 to $999:3897.44%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:39100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$400$798$813$697$679$742$638$669$1,016$1,045$960$1,288$0$528
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):11629.59%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):23760.46%
Renter Occupied:399.95%
Total Occupied Housing Units:392100%

Occupied Housing Units:39214.83%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,25185.17%
Total Housing Units:2,643100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,12480.36%
Multi-Family Units:50719.18%
Other Units:120.45%
Total Housing Units:2,643100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 50.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 18.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.80 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (78.69%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:91.45%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:111.77%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):12720.48%
Some college, no degree:8814.19%
Associate's degree:7011.29%
Bachelor's degree:15625.16%
Graduate or professional degree:15925.65%
Total:620100%
High school or higher:60096.77%
Bachelor's degree or higher:31550.81%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:47451.02%
Public Insurance:36739.50%
No Insurance:889.47%
Total:929100%
Has Health Insurance:84190.53%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty6.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.9%3.6%5.7%5.1%5.7%18.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1321.31%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4878.69%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:61100%
Early Childhood:1321.31%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4878.69%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 05356 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 82 business establishments, employing about 1,588 people with an annual payroll of $40,771,000. USPS data shows 123 residential mailboxes and 16 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:123Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:16Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,333Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:93Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:30Source: USPS
# of Businesses:82Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$13,443,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$40,771,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,588Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 05356 is located in Windham County, Vermont, within the Brattleboro, VT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14710). This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 05356. It covers 22.527 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.063 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Brattleboro, VTSource: Census
CBSA Number:14710Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:22.527 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.063 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


05357 | | 05355

Schools in ZIP Code 05356


We could not locate which school district 05356 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Dover Elementary School 9 Schoolhouse Road
East Dover, VT 05341
District: River Valleys Unified School District 73Nearby
Twin Valley Elementary School 360 Route 100 North
Wilmington, VT 05363
District: Twin Valley Unified School DistrictNearby
Wardsboro Central School 70 School Road
Wardsboro, VT 05355
District: River Valleys Unified School District 73Nearby
Jamaica Village School 347 Depot Street
Jamaica, VT 05343
District: West River Valley Modified Union Education District 72ANearby
Marlboro Elementary School 2669 Route 9
Marlboro, VT 05344
District: Marlboro School DistrictNearby
Stratton Mountain School 7 World Cup Cir
Stratton Mountain, VT 05155
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mountain School At Winhall 9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
District: Private SchoolNearby
Kindle Farm School 708 Vt Route 30
Newfane, VT 05345
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 05356


Sit Graduate Institute 1 Kipling Rd
Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676
Type: Post Secondary
Bennington College One College Drive
Bennington, VT 05201-6003
Type: Post Secondary
Landmark College 19 River Rd South
Putney, VT 05346
Type: Post Secondary
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts 375 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247-4100
Type: Post Secondary
Charles H Mccann Technical School 70 Hodges Cross Rd
North Adams, MA 01247-3999
Type: Post Secondary
Williams College 880 Main St
Williamstown, MA 01267
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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