05354 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 05354, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

05354 is a zip code in Windham County, Vermont, which covers Guilford and Vernon, with a total population of 2,587 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 05354 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 05354.

The estimated population of people living in 05354 is 2,587, with a median age of 37.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 05354 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,587
+8.15%
+15.65%
2020
2,392
+2.27%
-
2019
2,339
+1.56%
-
2018
2,303
+2.95%
-
2017
2,237
 - -

Population of 05354 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 05354 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
88.2%
90.5%
 -2.54%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.7%
3.9%
 +46.15%
Asian
0.8%
1.5%
 -46.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.3%
4.1%
 +29.27%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 05354 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 05354 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 05354 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 05354 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.6 -6.23% 36.4 -0.82% 42.4 -0.7%
2020 40.1 -6.53% 36.7 -18.63% 42.7 +0.23%
2019 42.9 -6.13% 45.1 -0.66% 42.6 -8.78%
2018 45.7 -4.39% 45.4 -2.99% 46.7 -4.5%
2017 47.8 - 46.8 - 48.9 -

The median age of the 05354 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 05354 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 9 147 -3.8% 144 -8.5% 139 126
10 to 19 110 +23.58% 118 7.11% 129 118
20 to 29 96 +119.59% 130 1.28% 261 126
30 to 39 106 +114.79% 97 +77.98% 273 192
40 to 49 120 +48.13% 140 +35.84% 181 193
50 to 59 157 -20.71% 197 -63.19% 125 97
60 to 69 173 -15.33% 173 -27.2% 146 123
70+ 111 +3.33% 218 +14.56% 113 245

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 05354 zip code is $78,393.00.

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 05354.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $113,705.00
  • 45 to 64
    $106,050.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,045.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 05354 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 05354, 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 05354 is currently $104,611.00.

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.

6.39% of households in 05354 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 05354 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.89%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 05354 is $38,632.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 05354 by the total population of 05354.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 05354 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 05354 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
    7.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.86%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 05354 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 05354 zip over the age of 16 is 2,241.

Of those people, a total of 67.70% 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 05354 is 66.00%.

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 05354 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 166 51.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 218 98.20% 12.10%
25 to 29 years 169 85.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 143 77.60% 7.20%
35 to 44 years 532 72.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 260 93.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 126 92.10% 4.30%
60 to 64 years 97 87.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 239 47.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 291 8.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 05354. 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 2,100 65.90% 1.40%
Black or African American 4 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 21 66.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 116 100.00% 16.40%
Hispanic or Latino 134 74.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,974 65.50% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 05354 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 05354 is 1,479, with median earnings of $32,144.00.

Women in 05354 are earning approximately 82.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,479 $32,144.00
Male 834 $37,400.00
Female 645 $31,010.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 05354 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 62 $81,167.00
Business and Financial 39 $58,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $57,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 62 $31,591.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 87 $42,125.00
Healthcare Support 49 $19,821.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 160 $11,512.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 92 $25,114.00
Personal Care and Service 51 $22,125.00
Sales 95 $67,902.00
Office and Administrative Support 166 $51,429.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $36,000.00
Construction and Extraction 169 $58,353.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 70 $29,286.00
Production 110 $41,667.00
Transportation and Material Moving 53 $21,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 05354 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 05354.

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 31 $80,250.00 31 $81,625.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00 29 $57,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $57,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 56 $31,364.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 87 $42,125.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 49 $19,821.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 80 $10,407.00 80 $23,214.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 66 $25,541.00 26 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 46 $32,857.00
Sales 61 $68,705.00 34 $31,176.00
Office and Administrative Support 26 $0.00 140 $44,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $36,000.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 169 $58,353.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 70 $29,286.00 0 $0.00
Production 62 $46,667.00 48 $38,214.00
Transportation and Material Moving 53 $21,750.00 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 876 households in 05354, with an average household size of 2.89 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 498 families living in the 05354 zip code with an average family size of 3.58 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 05354:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 413 33 52 378
Average Household Size 3.73 4.85 4.27 1.61
Total Families 413 33 52 0
Average Household Size 3.5 4.03 3.92 0

Poverty

Of the 498 families living in 05354, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 05354:

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 928 housing units in 05354.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 876 94.40%
Vacant 52 5.60%

23.28% of the total 928 housing units in 05354 are rental units. This is approximately 216 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 621 are occupied by the owner - or 66.92% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 05354 is $854.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 05354 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
    39
  • Less than $500
    6
  • $500 to $999
    134
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    72
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    4

Property Value

The median value of a property in 05354 is $205,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 05354 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    9
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    6
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    129
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    159
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    185
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    121
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    10
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 05354. The chart below shows the number of properties in 05354 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    163
  • 1940 to 1949
    27
  • 1950 to 1959
    22
  • 1960 to 1969
    55
  • 1970 to 1979
    244
  • 1980 to 1989
    166
  • 1990 to 1999
    159
  • 2000 to 2009
    82
  • 2010 to 2013
    10
  • 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 05354 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    55
  • 1 vehicle available
    242
  • 2 vehicles available
    399
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    180

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 05354 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 05354 that commute to work in a particular way.

21 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 05354.

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
    33
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    46
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    359
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    380
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    315
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    45
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    87
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    36
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    25
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    25
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    15
  • 90 or more minutes
    34

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 05354 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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