The 05673 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Waitsfield, VT in Washington County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,419. About 29.6% of residents in ZIP Code 05673 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 48.2 years. About 98.5% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $51,172. Median househould income is at $80,590, with an estimated 4% of the population living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 05673 is $80,590, while the region's mean household income is $106,690. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $51,172. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05673 of $51,172 is approximately 47.99% more than the per capita income in Vermont overall of $34,577. An estimated 3.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 62.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.5% of the population in 05673 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.2% of 05673 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 11.3% |
In ZIP Code 05673, 98.5% of the population graduated high school, while 56.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 23.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 17.8% in this Washington County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 17.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.8% |
| Associate's degree | 5.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 33.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 23.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05673, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.8% of 05673 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05673 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.1%), followed by Asian (2.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 05673, 95.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Washington County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05673, an estimated 33.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.4% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Washington County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 33.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 05673 are older than average. The median age of 48.2 years in ZIP Code 05673 is approximately 26.51% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 05673 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 05673 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 05673 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 33.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 05673 is arthritis, as approximately 26.4% of adults 18 and older in this Washington County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| High blood pressure | 25.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.8% |
| Current asthma | 9.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 05673 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.5% of those 18 and above in 05673 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 05673 include obesity (25.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (25.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 74.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 69.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 76.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| Current smoking | 12.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 13.0% |
| Obesity | 25.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 25.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05673 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.47% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 05673 | 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 05673 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.23 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.26 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.19 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.28 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.56 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.54 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.66 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.38 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.22 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.56 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.45 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 05673, 68.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 20.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.5 minutes. Approximately 19.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05673 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 05673 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.5% |
| Construction | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 11.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.3% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 17.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.7% |
| Public administration | 3.7% |