05156 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 05156, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

05156 is a zip code in Windsor County, Vermont, which covers Chester, Springfield, and Weathersfield, with a total population of 9,251 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 05156 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 05156.

The estimated population of people living in 05156 is 9,251, with a median age of 47.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 05156 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,251
 -0.53% +2.06%
2020
9,300
+0.43%
-
2019
9,260
+1.62%
-
2018
9,112
+0.53%
-
2017
9,064
 - -

Population of 05156 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 05156 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.3%
95.4%
 -1.15%
Black/African American
0.3%
1%
 -70.00%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
1.8%
0.8%
 +125.00%
Asian
0.8%
0.2%
 +300.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.2%
 +18.18%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 05156 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 05156 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 05156 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 05156 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.8 +0.63% 49.5 -0.2% 44.2 0%
2020 47.5 +4.4% 49.6 +9.49% 44.2 -3.07%
2019 45.5 +1.56% 45.3 +2.49% 45.6 -1.94%
2018 44.8 +0.45% 44.2 +0.23% 46.5 -0.21%
2017 44.6 - 44.1 - 46.6 -

The median age of the 05156 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 05156 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 581 -56.68% 410 -27.71% 303 279
10 to 19 456 -32.49% 578 -13.06% 301 494
20 to 29 470 +24.73% 349 +53.71% 563 568
30 to 39 595 +25% 598 +4.25% 754 622
40 to 49 752 -34.76% 497 -9.14% 519 443
50 to 59 671 +28.56% 752 -1.38% 880 739
60 to 69 605 +6.93% 562 +27.28% 643 727
70+ 501 +57.12% 687 -13.66% 832 584

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 05156 zip code is $57,147.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 05156.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $61,125.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,203.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,583.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 05156 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 05156, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 05156 is currently $65,738.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.34% of households in 05156 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 05156 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.32%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 05156 is $29,232.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 05156 by the total population of 05156.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 05156 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 05156 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.96%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.58%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.02%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.38%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 05156 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 05156 zip over the age of 16 is 8,248.

Of those people, a total of 54.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 05156 is 50.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 05156 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 374 35.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 675 84.90% 9.40%
25 to 29 years 456 68.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 549 83.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,378 63.30% 21.30%
45 to 54 years 941 59.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 1,089 69.10% 4.10%
60 to 64 years 764 62.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,136 25.10% 11.90%
75 years and over 886 7.80% 20.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 05156. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,822 55.20% 5.80%
Black or African American 28 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 47 25.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 77 37.70% 44.80%
Two or more races 261 47.50% 43.50%
Hispanic or Latino 170 71.80% 54.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,786 55.10% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 05156 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 05156 is 4,156, with median earnings of $39,601.00.

Women in 05156 are earning approximately 87.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,156 $39,601.00
Male 2,092 $42,895.00
Female 2,064 $37,674.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 05156 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 403 $52,926.00
Business and Financial 106 $42,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 93 $62,773.00
Architecture and Engineering 111 $51,520.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 111 $47,750.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 273 $33,466.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 103 $85,239.00
Healthcare Practitioners 318 $74,808.00
Healthcare Support 212 $39,063.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 97 $77,578.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 221 $4,360.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 273 $13,819.00
Personal Care and Service 224 $28,458.00
Sales 274 $30,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 287 $43,108.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $16,154.00
Construction and Extraction 125 $36,895.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 148 $50,096.00
Production 345 $46,866.00
Transportation and Material Moving 218 $32,457.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 05156 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 05156.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 190 $114,444.00 213 $42,260.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 95 $39,688.00
Computer and Mathematical 50 $0.00 43 $48,173.00
Architecture and Engineering 103 $51,250.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $0.00 83 $50,078.00
Legal 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 29 $0.00 244 $25,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $0.00 56 $31,711.00
Healthcare Practitioners 30 $108,333.00 288 $74,423.00
Healthcare Support 67 $19,934.00 145 $44,659.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 70 $78,281.00 27 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 142 $4,004.00 79 $6,510.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 104 $33,750.00 169 $9,632.00
Personal Care and Service 122 $28,464.00 102 $28,446.00
Sales 117 $58,646.00 157 $20,673.00
Office and Administrative Support 32 $62,917.00 255 $43,038.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $16,154.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 125 $36,895.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 148 $50,096.00 0 $0.00
Production 286 $47,295.00 59 $41,458.00
Transportation and Material Moving 218 $32,457.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,924 households in 05156, with an average household size of 2.25 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,123 families living in the 05156 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 05156:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,792 100 231 1,801
Average Household Size 2.91 3.96 3.29 1.37
Total Families 1,792 100 231 0
Average Household Size 2.87 3.6 3.29 0

Poverty

Of the 2,123 families living in 05156, 9.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 05156:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,526 housing units in 05156.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,924 86.70%
Vacant 602 13.30%

23.84% of the total 4,526 housing units in 05156 are rental units. This is approximately 1,079 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,807 are occupied by the owner - or 62.02% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 05156 is $900.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 05156 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    38
  • Less than $500
    215
  • $500 to $999
    501
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    282
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    25
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    56
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 05156 is $145,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 05156 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    233
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    348
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    901
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    643
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    380
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    211
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    74
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 05156. The chart below shows the number of properties in 05156 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,246
  • 1940 to 1949
    356
  • 1950 to 1959
    581
  • 1960 to 1969
    425
  • 1970 to 1979
    847
  • 1980 to 1989
    350
  • 1990 to 1999
    333
  • 2000 to 2009
    290
  • 2010 to 2013
    98
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 05156 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    368
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,511
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,391
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    654

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 05156 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 05156 that commute to work in a particular way.

27 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 05156.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    194
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    383
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    577
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    521
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    324
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    136
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    527
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    47
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    180
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    584
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    194
  • 90 or more minutes
    106

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 05156 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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