The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05680 sells for about $399,900, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,068 a month.
ZIP 05680 — Wolcott
The housing market in 05680 remains stable with limited inventory and steady demand for rural properties. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by a lack of new construction and sustained interest from buyers seeking space and privacy.
This ZIP is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, remote workers, and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with significant land and proximity to Vermont's natural amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 7.8% — 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 8.9%/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 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05680, Lamoille County VT
Crime rates in the Wolcott area are generally low, consistent with rural Vermont trends, and remain significantly below national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Lamoille North Supervisory Union, generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused rural education models.
The area faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the Lamoille River and winter weather-related hazards, with standard insurance coverage recommended for property owners.
Economic momentum is driven by small-scale agriculture, local tourism, and a growing remote-work population, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level based on fair market value, with education funding determined by a statewide property tax system that varies by local school district spending.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel via Route 15, with residents often traveling to nearby employment hubs like Morrisville or Burlington.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, local fishing spots, and proximity to northern Vermont ski resorts.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with many properties utilized for long-term housing or seasonal occupancy.
The local economy is anchored by small businesses, agriculture, and regional services, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in Lamoille County.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with Route 15 serving as the main arterial corridor for the region.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and infrastructure maintenance rather than large-scale commercial projects.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal assessments, with no major MUD/PID structures typical of urban areas.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire response times and regional hazard exposure, including winter storm risks.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter ZCTA 05680 profile.
- Smugglers' Notch Resort4.516.3 mi
- Stowe Mountain Resort4.215.6 mi
- The Reservoir4.419.1 mi
- Zenbarn4.617.4 mi
- Martell's at the Red Fox4.417.9 mi
- Historic Gold Brook Covered Bridge4.611.9 mi
- Elmore State Park4.73.3 mi
- Moss Glen Falls4.88.3 mi
- Green River Reservoir State Park4.87.4 mi
- Sterling Gorge Falls4.612.5 mi
- Historic Gold Brook Covered Bridge4.611.9 mi
- The Parker Pie Company4.618.5 mi
- Bread & Puppet Theater4.818.1 mi
- The Museum of Everyday Life4.815.3 mi
- Historic Grist Mill Covered Bridge4.719.3 mi
- Elmore State Park4.73.3 mi
- Green River Reservoir State Park4.87.4 mi
- Sterling Gorge Falls4.612.5 mi
- Sunset Rock4.511.3 mi
- Pinnacle Meadows, Stowe Land Trust4.810.6 mi
- Stowe Country Club4.612.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A multi-use recreational trail spanning the region.
Local destination for fishing and non-motorized boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.