| City: | Wilder, Vermont |
| County: | Windsor County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:07:23 PM |
| Population: | 783 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 802 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.6780, -72.3082 |
| Land Area: | 0.428 sq mi |
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Wilder is a compact village along the Connecticut River in Windsor County, Vermont, where 783 residents live within just 0.65 square miles. Despite its small footprint, the community maintains both street delivery and a robust PO Box system serving the surrounding area.
The Wilder post office serves 532 PO Boxes for a local population of 322 households. That's an adoption rate of 1.65, meaning there are more boxes than homes. This tells you the post office reaches beyond the village itself. People from nearby areas use Wilder as their mail access point, likely because this is designated as a PO Box Only Zone where alternative delivery options don't exist.
Mail delivery here uses both city and rural carrier routes. One city route and two rural routes handle street delivery, while PO Boxes serve those who prefer or require them. Depot Street dominates the local geography with 112 delivery records and multi-unit buildings, making it the commercial and residential center of the village.
Wilder's population is predominantly white (89%) with a median age of 41.2 years. It's a working-age community with typical family structures (2.4 people per household). Nearly three-quarters of homes are owner-occupied. The median home value of $229,000 and median household income of $76,176 place Wilder above Vermont's rural average but below resort towns.
The local economy leans toward transportation and warehousing, which employs a significant portion of the workforce. This makes sense given Wilder's location along Interstate 91 and the Connecticut River. About 18% of workers commute by methods other than driving alone, and nearly one in five work from home. Education levels are high, with 58% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.
Street names like Hartford Avenue, Norwich Avenue, and Passumpsic Avenue reference nearby Vermont communities. Depot Street preserves the village's railroad history. The presence of Wilder Dam Road hints at hydroelectric infrastructure along the Connecticut River, though the data doesn't detail the facility.
For mailing purposes, use "Wilder, VT 05088" as the last line. Those with street addresses can use them, but many residents and businesses maintain PO Boxes due to the PO Box Only Zone designation. The post office's regional service role means it functions as a mail hub for people beyond the village boundaries.
Street names reference nearby Vermont communities (Hartford, Norwich, Passumpsic) and preserve local history through Depot Street and Wilder Dam Road.
ZIP Code 05088 has 783 residents and 322 households (average 2.43 persons per household). The median age is 41.2 years, slightly younger than the state (43.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.3% male and 54.7% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2%, 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: | 783Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 581Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,829.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $71,848Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 322Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $252,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.43Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.65Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,038 | 827 | 780 | 581 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 783 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.2
Male Median Age: 37.6
Female Median Age: 44.5
| 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 | 15 | 17 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 30 | 13 | 21 | 26 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Female | 26 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 31 | 26 | 34 | 34 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 33 | 26 | 39 | 26 | 13 | 19 | 10 |
| Total | 41 | 29 | 41 | 42 | 53 | 57 | 68 | 55 | 35 | 52 | 38 | 54 | 52 | 72 | 38 | 19 | 24 | 13 |
| White: | 694 | 92.16% |
| Black: | 10 | 1.33% |
| Hispanic:* | 25 | 3.32% |
| Asian: | 17 | 2.26% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 0.93% |
| Total: | 753 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 355 | 45.34% | 37.6 years |
| Females: | 428 | 54.66% | 44.5 years |
| Total: | 783 | 100% | 41.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 581 | 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: | 581 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 581 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $71,848, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $71,848. Family households earn a median of $64,212 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $64,212). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $43,475, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $43,475 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.4%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.4%).
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $65,774 | $70,598 | $76,176 | $71,848 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $98,125 | $0 | $0 | $64,212 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $64,952 | $72,174 | $77,353 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63,558 | $70,978 | $90,707 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $48,625 | $0 | $42,227 | $43,475 |
| Employed: | 328 | 58.36% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 234 | 41.64% |
| Total: | 562 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 149 | 45.43% |
| Service: | 27 | 8.23% |
| Sales and Office: | 110 | 33.54% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 24 | 7.32% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 18 | 5.49% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 328 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $252,200, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $252,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.04% (32.33% with a mortgage, 67.67% free-and-clear) and renters 36.96% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.17%, which is much lower 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $235,500 | $233,800 | $229,000 | $252,200 |
| Less than $500: | 54 | 39.71% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 82 | 60.29% |
| $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: | 136 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 75 | 20.38% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 157 | 42.66% |
| Renter Occupied: | 136 | 36.96% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 368 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 368 | 95.83% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 16 | 4.17% |
| Total Housing Units: | 384 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 248 | 64.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 136 | 35.42% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 384 | 100% |
In 2024, 54.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 99.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 14.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1 | 0.20% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 163 | 31.84% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 68 | 13.28% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 265 | 51.76% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 15 | 2.93% |
| Total: | 512 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 511 | 99.80% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 280 | 54.69% |
| Private Insurance: | 396 | 60.18% |
| Public Insurance: | 180 | 27.36% |
| No Insurance: | 82 | 12.46% |
| Total: | 658 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 576 | 87.54% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 05088 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 30 business establishments, employing about 223 people with an annual payroll of $14,995,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 586Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 30Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,107,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $14,995,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 223Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 05088 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 05088. It covers 0.428 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.006 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: | 0.428 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.006 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: | 5084025Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wilder CDP; VermontSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 05088 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.
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 March 1, 2026.