PlainZIP

West Fairlee, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05083

Orange County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

151
81/sq mi
$57,917
Median income
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Fairlee pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
81
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05083 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05083 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Fairlee, Orange County, Vermont, home to just 151 residents across 1.9 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05083 reports a modest median household income of $57,917 (30% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $34,574. Local economic indicators show a 14.5% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging - a month; 86.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.8, and the average commute is -. To put 05083 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Orange County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

151

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

81

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 05083 ranks nationally

West Fairlee, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,917 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

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ZIP 05083 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05083 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 05083 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 05083 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Orange County

05060 standard
Randolph, VT
Pop: 4,415
05679 standard
Williamstown, VT
Pop: 3,296
05033 standard
Bradford, VT
Pop: 2,744
05045 standard
Fairlee, VT
Pop: 1,758
05061 standard
Randolph Center, VT
Pop: 1,679
05051 standard
Newbury, VT
Pop: 1,549

Related Areas

Orange County West Fairlee, VT Vermont

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.