Northfield, VT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 05663 serves a portion of Northfield, Vermont, within Washington County. This community is home to approximately 10,692 residents, with a median age of 43.3 years. The median household income of $56,186 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $292,167 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 Northfield is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 88 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 59% and an unemployment rate of 2.7%, 05663 reflects the economic character of Washington County in Vermont.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 10,692 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 19,028 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $56,186 | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $292,167 | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 88 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ↓ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 24.4% | ↑ 114% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 59% | ↑ 69% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 43.3 yrs | ↑ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 22% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 78% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 4,918 | — |