ZIP Code 05677 in Waterbury Center, VT

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Waterbury Center, Vermont
City Alias:Waterbury Ctr
County:Washington County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:40:15 PM
Population:2,233 [See All]
Area Code:802
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:44.3921, -72.7058
Land Area:15.734 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 05677 has 2,233 residents and 932 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 44.5 years, slightly older than the state (43.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,233Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,298Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,303Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:141.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$151,745Source: Census ACS
Households:932Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$474,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.39Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.52Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,9142,0602,1572,1652,1842,3742,2552,3282,5332,3302,3032,3572,298
Decennial Census2,232------------------2,233------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 44.5

Male Median Age: 45.9

Female Median Age: 43.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male5661575948526059839571686410184372323
Female61455653366581108889759611017361452022
Total11710611311284117141167171192130129165174145824345
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,05296.11%
Black:190.89%
Hispanic:*331.55%
Asian:190.89%
American Indian:30.14%
Hawaiian:50.23%
Other:40.19%
Total:2,135100%
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:1,10149.31%45.9 years
Females:1,13250.69%43.2 years
Total:2,233100%44.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,21896.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:572.48%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:231.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:01.00%
Total Population:2,298100%
Total Native Population:2,27599.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:231.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $151,745, which is considerably higher than the state median ($78,024), is up $82,459 (119.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $72,856. Family households earn a median of $152,188 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $152,188). By gender, male median income is $81,484 and female is $109,018, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $27,534 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.3%, which is far greater than 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 (62.5%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$69,286$74,931$71,250$67,009$66,681$82,855$64,592$58,563$78,889$97,171$117,891$131,855$151,745
Median Family Income$87,426$110,036$84,727$83,604$84,708$90,221$87,070$87,978$113,333$117,083$121,984$145,662$152,188
Median NonFamily Income$37,266$38,929$36,016$34,365$34,755$36,667$51,908$51,795$53,981$54,531$67,581$0$0
Median Male Income$66,838$60,833$39,852$42,692$0$0$50,234$42,419$57,583$75,036$66,364$72,288$81,484
Median Female Income$40,655$53,618$52,138$50,352$0$52,147$56,184$63,656$66,685$74,808$98,990$125,417$109,018
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,33470.32%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:56329.68%
Total:1,897100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:83462.52%
Service:18113.57%
Sales and Office:1128.40%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1047.80%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1037.72%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,334100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $474,000, which is much higher than the state median ($290,500), is up $181,400 (62.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $163,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,193), is down $872 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $829. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.32% (61.25% with a mortgage, 38.75% free-and-clear) and renters 7.68% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.93%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$292,600$311,700$291,300$281,900$277,800$276,800$249,500$255,300$311,000$331,100$362,000$392,300$474,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:1218.75%
$1,500 to $1,999:3859.38%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1421.88%
Total:64100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$872$780$778$788$849$867$806$866$829$806$1,229$1,663$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):47156.54%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):29835.77%
Renter Occupied:647.68%
Total Occupied Housing Units:833100%

Occupied Housing Units:83378.07%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):23421.93%
Total Housing Units:1,067100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:87982.38%
Multi-Family Units:868.06%
Other Units:1029.56%
Total Housing Units:1,067100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 55.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 97.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 88.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 21.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (42.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.90 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (37.95%). College enrollment is 12.71%, which is markedly below the state rate (32.90%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:120.73%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:382.32%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):28917.62%
Some college, no degree:28317.26%
Associate's degree:1026.22%
Bachelor's degree:55633.90%
Graduate or professional degree:36021.95%
Total:1,640100%
High school or higher:1,59096.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher:91655.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:2,00777.70%
Public Insurance:49619.20%
No Insurance:803.10%
Total:2,583100%
Has Health Insurance:2,50396.90%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%6.6%14.4%14.0%16.8%22.2%18.2%12.9%10.8%6.6%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:7313.85%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):18735.48%
High school (grades 9-12):20037.95%
College or graduate school:6712.71%
Total:527100%
Early Childhood:7313.85%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):38773.43%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 05677 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 69 business establishments, employing about 492 people with an annual payroll of $31,697,000. USPS data shows 964 residential mailboxes and 47 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:964Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:47Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,478Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:904Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:69Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$6,738,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$31,697,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:492Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 05677 is located in Washington County, Vermont, within the Barre, VT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12740). This Micro area has a population of 59,958 people, about 3.72% of whom live in ZIP Code 05677. It covers 15.734 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.026 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Barre, VTSource: Census
CBSA Number:12740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:59,958Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:15.734 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.026 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:5077050Source: Census
Place Name:Waterbury Center CDP; VermontSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


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Schools in ZIP Code 05677


We could not locate which school district 05677 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.

Brookside Primary School 47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
District: Harwood Unified School DistrictNearby
Crossett Brook Middle School 5672 Vt Route 100
Duxbury, VT 05676
District: Harwood Unified School DistrictNearby
Rumney School (Middlesex) 433 Shady Rill Road
Middlesex, VT 05602
District: Washington Central Unified Union School District #92Nearby
Doty Memorial School 24 Calais Road
Worcester, VT 05682
District: Washington Central Unified Union School District #92Nearby
Harwood Union Middle/High School 458 Vt Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
District: Harwood Unified School DistrictNearby
Stone Path Academy 7386 Vt Route 100b
Moretown, VT 56609
District: Private SchoolNearby
River Rock School 46 Barre St
Montpelier, VT 05602
District: Private SchoolNearby
The New School Of Montpelier 11 W St
Montpelier, VT 05602
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 05677


Community College Of Vermont 660 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Type: Post Secondary
New England Culinary Institute 62 Ridge Street, 2nd Floor
Montpelier, VT 05602
Type: Post Secondary
Vermont State Colleges-Office Of The Chancellor 575 Stone Cutters Way, Suite 1
Montpelier, VT 05602
Type: Post Secondary
Vermont College Of Fine Arts 36 College St
Montpelier, VT 05602
Type: Post Secondary
Goddard College 123 Pitkin Road
Plainfield, VT 05667-9432
Type: Post Secondary
Northern Vermont University 337 College Hill
Johnson, VT 05656-9464
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://nces.ed.gov