05143 ZIP Code
Chester, Vermont
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 05143 |
| City/Town: | Chester |
| County: | Windsor |
| State: | Vermont |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 4,967 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,911 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,811 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,787 |
| Median Home Value: | $248,300 |
| Land Area: | 114.3 sq miles
296.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.2527, -72.6431 |
Population Information (05143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 4,967 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,474 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,493 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 171 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 211 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 338 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 229 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 370 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 439 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 617 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 636 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 315 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 328 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,039 | 20.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 172 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 102 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (05143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $248,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,066 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,787 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,953 | 70.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 834 | 29.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,623 | 83.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 330 | 16.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (05143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,648 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 86 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 120 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,167 | 32.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 659 | 18.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 247 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 971 | 26.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 398 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (05143 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,911 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,839 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,417 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,811 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (05143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,675 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,598 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 77 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,521 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,954 | 75.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 311 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 333 | 12.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (05143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,791 | 96.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 66 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 8 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 102 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 46 | 0.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 41 | 0.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 18 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (05143 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 46 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 139 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 202 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 95 | 4.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 175 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 393 | 20.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 149 | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 352 | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 196 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 206 | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (05143 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,651 | 63.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 418 | 16.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 30 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 56 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 359 | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (05143 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 143 | 5.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 395 | 15.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 259 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 21 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 135 | 5.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 62 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 18 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 165 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 273 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 633 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 393 | 15.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 59 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 42 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (05143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (05143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,717 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,234 | 65.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,255 | 45.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 250 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (05143 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,456 | 74.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 905 | 46.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 410 | 21.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 24 | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 121 | 6.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 114 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (05143 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,396 | 86.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 21 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 33 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 42 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 47 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 23 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 225 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (05143 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 107 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 310 | 11.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 229 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 388 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 560 | 20.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 170 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 193 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 20 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 795 | 28.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (05143 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 32 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 165 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 979 | 35.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,019 | 36.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 434 | 15.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 158 | 5.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (05143 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8 | 0.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 338 | 17.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 61 | 3.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 936 | 47.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 38 | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 561 | 28.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (05143 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 98 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 518 | 26.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 812 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 525 | 26.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (05143 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 100 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 140 | 8.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 219 | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 138 | 8.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 426 | 26.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 394 | 24.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 199 | 12.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (05143 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,453 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $705 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,066 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.38 |
Households (05143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,953 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,189 | 60.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 370 | 18.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 270 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 344 | 17.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 467 | 23.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 884 | 45.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (05143 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,128 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 573 | 26.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,224 | 57.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 17 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 295 | 13.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 384 | 18.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (05143 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 903 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 13 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 2 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 507 | 56.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 207 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 174 | 19.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (05143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,103 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 294 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,967 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 670 | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 60 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 333 | 49.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 277 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (05143 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,572 | 92.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 394 | 7.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 120 | 30.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 274 | 69.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 158 | 40.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (05143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,804 | 96.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 34 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 163 | 479.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 163 | 479.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 163 | 479.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 84 | 247.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 77 | 226.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (05143 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,796 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,689 | 97.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 107 | 2.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 14 | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 93 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (05143 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,953 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,796 | 92.0% | 89.4% |
Chester, VT05143