| City: | Quechee, Vermont |
| County: | Windsor County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:07:05 PM |
| Population: | 1,357 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 802 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.6580, -72.4332 |
| Land Area: | 5.623 sq mi |
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Quechee sits along the Ottauquechee River in Windsor County, Vermont. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across this 11.8 square mile territory. The Quechee post office maintains 984 PO Boxes for just 549 occupied homes. That's 1.79 boxes per household.
Why such high adoption? Seasonal homes make up 41% of the housing stock (430 of 1,052 total units). Second homeowners maintain boxes year-round for property management, tax documents, and seasonal visits. The data shows this isn't a traditional ski resort like Stowe or Killington, but rather an upscale planned community near Quechee Gorge that attracts seasonal residents and retirees.
The community's economic profile tells the story. Per capita income stands at $165,051, placing Quechee among Vermont's wealthiest ZIPs. Education levels are exceptionally high: 80.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Median home values of $345,800 exceed Vermont's state median. This is a well-educated, affluent population.
Mail reaches Quechee through a mixed delivery system. Rural carrier routes serve 209 delivery points across the surrounding countryside, while city carrier routes handle 69 deliveries, primarily at Village Green Circle where multi-unit condominiums use UNIT designators. The ZIP includes 99 distinct streets with names that blend Vermont heritage (Alden Partridge Road, Chester Arthur Road) with nature themes (Deer Path Lane, Rabbit Run, Turkey Trot Lane).
The median age of 45.1 years indicates an established, mature population rather than young families or retirees. Only 42 residents are under 18. With 33 residents working from home out of limited ACS sample data, remote work appears common. The racial composition is 93% white (1,257 of 1,357 residents), typical for rural Vermont.
Quechee's classification as a PO Box ZIP dates to before October 2004, when USPS tracking began. Despite having both rural and city carrier routes now, it retains the legacy classification. The post office serves as the mail hub for this scattered community where seasonal patterns, second homes, and geographic spread make PO Box service the practical solution for reliable mail delivery.
Street names blend Vermont historical figures like Chester Arthur and Robert Frost with nature themes (Deer Path, Turkey Trot, Rabbit Run) and family names, typical of New England planned communities.
ZIP Code 05059 has 1,357 residents and 549 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 45.1 years, slightly older than the state (43.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.2%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,357Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 510Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 241.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 549Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $365,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.07Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 658 | 773 | 609 | 719 | 777 | 619 | 491 | 404 | 427 | 441 | 544 | 419 | 376 | 510 |
| Decennial Census | 874 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,357 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.1
Male Median Age: 45
Female Median Age: 45.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 42 | 33 | 38 | 44 | 43 | 23 | 22 | 38 | 40 | 45 | 24 | 53 | 41 | 43 | 51 | 39 | 20 | 8 |
| Female | 32 | 39 | 44 | 42 | 33 | 22 | 50 | 50 | 41 | 38 | 46 | 76 | 74 | 43 | 23 | 39 | 7 | 11 |
| Total | 74 | 72 | 82 | 86 | 76 | 45 | 72 | 88 | 81 | 83 | 70 | 129 | 115 | 86 | 74 | 78 | 27 | 19 |
| White: | 1,257 | 93.95% |
| Black: | 30 | 2.24% |
| Hispanic:* | 28 | 2.09% |
| Asian: | 9 | 0.67% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 13 | 0.97% |
| Total: | 1,338 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 647 | 47.68% | 45.0 years |
| Females: | 710 | 52.32% | 45.2 years |
| Total: | 1,357 | 100% | 45.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 510 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 510 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 510 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $53,816 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.1%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 13.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,816 | $57,264 | $49,740 | $57,365 | $0 | $80,054 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $24,634 | $34,200 | $33,698 | $78,008 | $0 | $113,281 | $115,463 | $118,287 | $0 | $85,638 | $87,897 | $48,750 | $47,604 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $61,548 | $63,550 | $55,714 | $56,926 | $0 | $47,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,468 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $53,454 | $55,068 | $44,063 | $55,946 | $0 | $0 | $73,578 | $75,787 | $48,194 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $69,615 | $22,031 | $20,260 | $40,958 | $0 | $0 | $41,531 | $43,657 | $41,389 | $43,495 | $43,026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 151 | 39.12% |
| Unemployed: | 23 | 5.96% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 212 | 54.92% |
| Total: | 386 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 151 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 151 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $365,400, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $198,300 (118.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $1,239 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.05% (33.69% with a mortgage, 66.31% free-and-clear) and renters 10.95% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 71.58%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,100 | $202,100 | $167,300 | $173,000 | $250,600 | $314,100 | $390,400 | $367,200 | $357,600 | $328,600 | $289,300 | $307,000 | $345,800 | $365,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 23 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,239 | $1,338 | $1,356 | $1,658 | $1,648 | $1,596 | $1,519 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,444 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 63 | 30.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 124 | 59.05% |
| Renter Occupied: | 23 | 10.95% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 210 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 210 | 28.42% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 529 | 71.58% |
| Total Housing Units: | 739 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 520 | 70.37% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 219 | 29.63% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 739 | 100% |
In 2024, 75.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 15.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 10.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 23 | 5.96% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 71 | 18.39% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 217 | 56.22% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 75 | 19.43% |
| Total: | 386 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 363 | 94.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 292 | 75.65% |
| Private Insurance: | 342 | 55.79% |
| Public Insurance: | 271 | 44.21% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 613 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 613 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.0% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 5.8% | 9.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.2% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 15.2% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 88 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 88 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 88 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 05059 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 60 business establishments, employing about 505 people with an annual payroll of $23,174,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,055Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 60Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,056,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $23,174,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 505Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 05059 is located in Windsor County, Vermont, within the Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30150). This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 05059. It covers 5.623 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.304 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 30150Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 5.623 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.304 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: | 5057775Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Quechee CDP; VermontSource: Census |
ZIP Code 05059 is in the Hartford School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.