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Windsor County, VT
22 cities and towns and 35 ZIP codes in Windsor County, Vermont.
Population
57,990
Land area
969sq mi
People per sq mi
60
ZIP codes
35
Cities and towns in Windsor County
Windsor County at a glance
- By population, it ranks 4th among 14 counties in Vermont.
- The median household income is $77,594, 4% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $296,400 (6% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,118 a month.
- Its largest cities are Springfield (4,237), White River Junction (3,364) and Wilder (3,087).
Local data for Windsor County, VT
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools36
- Colleges1
- Libraries24
- Banks24
- Post Offices18
- Parks58
- Grocery Stores35
- Restaurants172
- Affordable Housing14
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers11
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools4
- Superfund Sites1
- Historic Places71
Housing and community stats
Windsor County, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,594
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$296,400
Prices -1.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,118/mo
Homeownership
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher
42.9%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (9,566), German Americans (6,699), Italian Americans (4,514).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$136M
1,899 loans, 15,767 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$909K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Windsor County, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.5%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home17.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Windsor County, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
362
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
488
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone71 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Windsor County, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Windsor County
Population shown
- Springfield4,237
- White River Junction3,364
- Wilder3,087
- Windsor2,060
- Chester1,298
- Norwich1,147
- Woodstock936
- Ludlow808
- West Woodstock657
- Hartland572
- Bethel521
- South Royalton458
- North Springfield427
- Proctorsville427
- Hartford Village426
- Quechee412
- Ascutney381
- North Hartland322
- Rochester288
- Cavendish171
- South Woodstock79
- Weston52
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Windsor County, VT?
- Springfield is the largest city or town in Windsor County, with about 4,237 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Windsor County?
- Windsor County includes 35 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 05001, 05009, 05030, 05031, 05032.
- What is the population of Windsor County, VT?
- About 57,990 people live in Windsor County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Windsor County?
- Windsor County borders Grafton County, NH, Rutland County, Windham County, Sullivan County, NH, Addison County, Bennington County, Orange County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023