The 05355 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Wardsboro, VT in Windham County in the United States. The current population estimate is 709. The median household income is approximately $60,000, and an estimated 7% of the population is living below the poverty line. About 89.5% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $37,301. The median age in ZIP Code 05355 is approximately 51.2 years, with 28.5% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 05355 is $60,000, while the region's mean household income is $85,396. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,301. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05355 of $37,301 is approximately 7.88% more than the per capita income in Vermont overall of $34,577. An estimated 6.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 28.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.5% of the population in 05355 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.0% of 05355 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.6% |
In ZIP Code 05355, 89.5% of the population graduated high school, while 35.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.9% in this Windham County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.2% |
| Associate's degree | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05355, 96.1% is one race, while 3.9% are two or more races. Approximately 1.4% of 05355 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05355 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (5.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 05355, 90.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Windham County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 90.6% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.8% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05355, an estimated 24.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.0% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Windham County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 24.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 05355 are older than average. The median age of 51.2 years in ZIP Code 05355 is approximately 34.38% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 05355 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 05355 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 05355 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 29.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 05355 is high blood pressure, as approximately 29.8% of adults 18 and older in this Windham County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.3% |
| Current asthma | 10.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 05355 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.0% of those 18 and above in 05355 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 05355 include obesity (28.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (26.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 74.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 66.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 68.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| Current smoking | 15.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 16.0% |
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 26.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05355 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.75 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.29% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.92% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 05355 | 16.88¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 9.5¢/kWh |
| Vermont | 21.22¢/kWh | 18.29¢/kWh | 11.83¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 05355 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.89 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.6 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.26 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.54 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.29 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.3 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.67 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.54 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.26 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.46 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.03 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 05355, 65.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.1 minutes. Approximately 22.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05355 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 11.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 3.1% of 05355 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.6% |
| Construction | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.3% |
| Information | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 11.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 22.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.1% |
| Public administration | 6.7% |