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Wilder, VT
Census-designated place in Windsor County, Vermont. ZIP codes: 05088.
Population
3,087
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,214
ZIP codes
1
Wilder and its ZIP codes
Wilder at a glance
- Wilder is about 17 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 19th among 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- The median household income is $75,143, 7% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,200 (14% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,142 a month.
Local data for Wilder, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilder, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,143
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$273,200
Median rent
$1,142/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
60.2%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (529), German Americans (516), Scottish Americans (317).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Windsor County. PPP loans are for Wilder.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 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
PPP loans
$2.6M
33 loans, 212 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wilder, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilder, 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° / 13°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilder, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Wilder
1 in or overlapping Wilder. Population shown
Cities near Wilder
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford VillageCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.2 |
| White River JunctionCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Hanover, NHCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 4.5 |
| NorwichCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Lebanon, NHCity | 4.4 mi | 40.3 |
| QuecheeCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.9 |
| North HartlandCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| Enfield, NHCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Plainfield, NHCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| WoodstockVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| West WoodstockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| South RoyaltonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| South WoodstockCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Canaan, NHCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilder, VT in?
- Wilder is in Windsor County, Vermont.
- What ZIP codes are in Wilder, VT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wilder include 05088.
- What is the population of Wilder, VT?
- About 3,087 people live in Wilder, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilder?
- Nearby places include Hartford Village (1.6 mi), White River Junction (2.1 mi), Hanover, NH (2.8 mi), Norwich (2.9 mi), Lebanon, NH (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023