ZIP Code 05086

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West Topsham · Orange County · Vermont

Population
793

13/sq mi

Median income
$71,000

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$193,400

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.7%

Median age 50.3

Land area
63.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 05086 in West Topsham, Vermont has a population of 793. The median household income is $71,000, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $193,400, 30% below the US average. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05086 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.4 square miles in West Topsham, Orange County, Vermont. The area is home to 793 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 05086 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05086 sits at $71,000 (14% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $47,599. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $193,400 (38% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05086 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 05086 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 05086, West Topsham, 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

793

Population

63.4

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05086?

50.3

Median Age

56.9%

Male

43.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
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 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$71,000

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$47,599

Per Capita Income

16.7%

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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

413

Total Housing Units

274

Occupied Units

139

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.2%
Renter 8.8%

$193,400

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 05086, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $956,000.

9

Businesses

15

Employees

$956K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 55.6%

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 05086 vs 05039 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05039 Corinth, VT 1,110 5.4 mi
05649 East Barre, VT 574 4.0 mi
05076 Topsham, VT 412 4.2 mi
05040 East Corinth, VT 471 5.9 mi
05675 Washington, VT 1,064 6.5 mi
05046 Groton, VT 1,139 8.8 mi
05033 Bradford, VT 2,744 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05086 in?
ZIP code 05086 (West Topsham) 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 05086?
ZIP code 05086 in West Topsham, VT has a population of 793 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05086?
The median household income in ZIP 05086 is $71,000, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05086?
The median home value in ZIP 05086 is $193,400, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05086 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05086?
ZIP code 05086 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05086?
In ZIP code 05086, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 05086?
In ZIP code 05086, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05086 is 16.7% 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 Topsham, VT

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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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