White River Junction, VT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 05001 serves a portion of White River Junction, Vermont, within Windsor County. This community is home to approximately 45,975 residents, with a median age of 29.6 years. The median household income of $42,805 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $184,061 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 22% owner-occupied and 78% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of White River Junction is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 103 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 22% and an unemployment rate of 9.8%, 05001 reflects the economic character of Windsor County in Vermont.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 45,975 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,463 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $42,805 | ↓ 37% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $184,061 | ↓ 39% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 103 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.8% | ↑ 151% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 8.3% | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 22% | ↓ 37% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 29.6 yrs | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 22% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 78% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 23,447 | — |