Castleton, VT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 05742 serves a portion of Castleton, Vermont, within Rutland County. This community is home to approximately 28,400 residents, with a median age of 38.1 years. The median household income of $41,974 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $268,633 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 38% owner-occupied and 62% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Castleton is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 100 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 61% and an unemployment rate of 2.3%, 05742 reflects the economic character of Rutland County in Vermont.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 28,400 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 20,064 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $41,974 | ↓ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $268,633 | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 100 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | ↓ 41% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 17.6% | ↑ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 61% | ↑ 74% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 38.1 yrs | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 38% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 62% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 11,360 | — |