The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05667 sells for about $284,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,215 a month.
ZIP 05667 — Plainfield
The housing market in 05667 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand for single-family homes. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the limited supply typical of this rural Vermont community. Market activity is largely driven by local employment in the nearby capital and the appeal of the area's established, rural character.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including families and individuals who work in the nearby state capital or education sector.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 9.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05667, Washington County VT
The area is served by the Washington Central Unified Union School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation for rural Vermont education.
The region faces typical New England climate risks, including seasonal flooding near the Winooski River and winter storm exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by local education, small-scale agriculture, and proximity to the Montpelier employment hub.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and state education levels; Vermont utilizes a statewide education property tax system with income-based adjustments for eligible residents.
Residents primarily commute by car to Montpelier or Barre, typically involving a 15-20 minute drive via US-2.
The area features access to the Winooski River for recreation, local hiking trails, and proximity to the Plainfield Town Forest.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from students and local workers, with limited new multi-family development.
The local economy is anchored by education, government services in nearby Montpelier, and small-scale local businesses.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles; public transit options are limited to regional bus services connecting to Montpelier.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and preservation of rural land character.
Parcels are subject to Washington Central Unified Union School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire response times and flood zone designations near the river.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides extensive hiking and outdoor recreation space.
A central natural feature used for fishing and seasonal recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.