Wilder
Census-designated place in Windsor County, Vermont
Wilder is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Windsor County, Vermont, with 3,071 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 427 ft (130 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hartford Village, 1.1 miles SW.
- 3,071residents (2020 Census)
- 427 ftelevation · 130 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 1,207 / sq mipopulation density
- 05088ZIP code
About Wilder
Wilder is an unincorporated village and census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Hartford in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It is the location of the Wilder Dam on the Connecticut River. The population of the CDP was 1,690 at the 2010 census. The village center is an early example of a planned mill community, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wilder Village Historic District in 1999.
As of 2025, Wilder has an estimated population of 4,120. The city is experiencing an annual growth rate of 4.09%. Since the 2020 census, which recorded a population of 3,146, Wilder’s population has grown by approximately 30.96%.
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Living in Wilder
- Median household income
- $75,143
- Median home value
- $273,200
- Median rent
- $1,142/mo
- Median age
- 45.5
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Wilder had 3,071 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,071 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,207 per sq mi (466 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wilder at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Windsor County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,071 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.54 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6777° N, 72.3204° W |
| ZIP code | 05088 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5084025 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wilder
- Hartford Village1.1 mi SW
- White River Junction2.0 mi S
- Hartford3.4 mi W
- Lebanon, NH4.4 mi SE
- Quechee5.4 mi SW
- North Hartland5.9 mi S
- Norwich6.9 mi N
- Hanover, NH7.4 mi NE
- Hartland9.0 mi SW
- Plainfield, NH9.4 mi S
- Sharon9.5 mi NW
- Pomfret9.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wilder
What county is Wilder in?
Wilder is in Windsor County, Vermont.
What is the population of Wilder, VT?
3,071 people lived in Wilder at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wilder, VT?
The ZIP code of Wilder is 05088.
What is the elevation of Wilder?
427 feet (130 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wilder?
Hartford Village (1.1 mi), White River Junction (2.0 mi), Hartford (3.4 mi), Lebanon (4.4 mi), Quechee (5.4 mi).
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