ZIP Code 05083

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West Fairlee · Orange County · Vermont

Population
151

81/sq mi

Median income
$57,917

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.1%

Median age 56.8

Land area
1.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 05083 in West Fairlee, Vermont has a population of 151. The median household income is $57,917, which is 24% below the national average. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05083 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.9 square miles in West Fairlee, Orange County, Vermont. The area is home to 151 residents, producing a population density of 81 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 05083 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05083 sits at $57,917 (30% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $34,574. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05083 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 05083 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05083, West Fairlee, VT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

151

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

81

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05083?

56.8

Median Age

38.9%

Male

61.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$57,917

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$34,574

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

88

Total Housing Units

88

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 05083, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $963,000.

4

Businesses

13

Employees

$963K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 05083 vs 05058 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05058 Post Mills, VT 346 2.3 mi
05045 Fairlee, VT 1,758 3.5 mi
05075 Thetford Center, VT 1,113 5.7 mi
05079 Vershire, VT 730 3.8 mi
05072 Strafford, VT 526 6.0 mi
05039 Corinth, VT 1,110 8.3 mi
05043 East Thetford, VT 937 8.2 mi
05070 South Strafford, VT 484 7.3 mi
05033 Bradford, VT 2,744 8.3 mi
05040 East Corinth, VT 471 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05083 in?
ZIP code 05083 (West Fairlee) is located in Orange County, Vermont. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05083?
ZIP code 05083 in West Fairlee, VT has a population of 151 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05083?
The median household income in ZIP 05083 is $57,917, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05083?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05083 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05083?
ZIP code 05083 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05083?
In ZIP code 05083, 79.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05083?
In ZIP code 05083, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05083?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05083 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for West Fairlee, VT

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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