ZIP 05764 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in East Poultney CDP, VT (05764)

Median Income

$62,348

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+160

Wealth inflow

Population

3,094

Unemployment

8.0%

4.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 160 for ZIP 05764 (East Poultney CDP, VT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.0%+116% vs US avg

Self-Employed

14.3%+134% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.3%-20% vs US avg

Establishments

579

Employees

~6 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.3%
Construction9.2%
Manufacturing7.6%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Retail trade11.7%
Transportation, utilities0.2%
Information1.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.3%
Professional, scientific, management7.6%
Education, health care, social31.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services15.3%
Other services5.6%
Public administration4.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 05764 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.8%, median income fell 8.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.3%.

Median Income

$62,348

-17% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate