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White River Junction, VT
Census-designated place in Windsor County, Vermont. ZIP codes: 05009.
Population
3,364
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,440
ZIP codes
1
White River Junction and its ZIP codes
White River Junction at a glance
- White River Junction is about 21 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- It is the 18th most populous of 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- Households here earn a median of $77,168 a year, 5% less than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,800 (12% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,222 a month.
Local data for White River Junction, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
White River Junction, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,168
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$278,800
Median rent
$1,222/mo
Homeownership
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher
38.9%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
15.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (523), German Americans (453), Italian Americans (450).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Windsor County. PPP loans are for White River Junction.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,791
23,203 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,039
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$566M
FY 2026, $9,807 per person
How people get to work
White River Junction, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.4%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle8.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White River Junction, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
362
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
488
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 9°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in White River Junction, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in White River Junction
1 in or overlapping White River Junction. Population shown
Cities near White River Junction
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford VillageCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 1.2 |
| WilderCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Lebanon, NHCity | 4.2 mi | 40.3 |
| QuecheeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.9 |
| North HartlandCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| Hanover, NHCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 4.5 |
| NorwichCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.5 |
| Plainfield, NHCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| WoodstockVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Enfield, NHCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.6 |
| West WoodstockCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| South WoodstockCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| South RoyaltonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Canaan, NHCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White River Junction, VT in?
- White River Junction is in Windsor County, Vermont.
- What ZIP codes are in White River Junction, VT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping White River Junction include 05009.
- What is the population of White River Junction, VT?
- About 3,364 people live in White River Junction, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White River Junction?
- Nearby places include Hartford Village (0.8 mi), Wilder (2.1 mi), Lebanon, NH (4.2 mi), Quechee (4.3 mi), North Hartland (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023