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Saint Johnsbury, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05819

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

9,444
40/sq mi
$62,411
Median income
$197,500
Median home value
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Johnsbury pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05819 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05819 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, home to 9,444 residents across 235.5 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05819 reports a modest median household income of $62,411 (25% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $38,334. The poverty rate stands at 14.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $197,500 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $919 monthly, and 65.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Caledonia County, so you can benchmark 05819 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 05819

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Johnsbury, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05819.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 05819, Saint Johnsbury, 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

9,444

Population

235.5

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05819?

43.1

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$62,411

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$38,334

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05819 ranks nationally

Saint Johnsbury, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,411 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,355

Total Housing Units

3,975

Occupied Units

380

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$197,500

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$919

Median Rent

1950

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.9%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05819 have increased 17.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.4% 162
2021 +14.2% 185
2022 +20.6% 223
2023 +11.7% 249
2024 +17.9% 294

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 354 business establishments in ZIP 05819, employing approximately 4,947 people with a combined annual payroll of $273,065,000.

354

Businesses

4,947

Employees

$273.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 58 16.4%
Retail trade 51 14.4%
Construction 41 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 29 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 28 7.9%
Manufacturing 20 5.7%
Finance and insurance 18 5.1%
Wholesale trade 17 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.4%
Educational services 11 3.1%
Information 10 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.4%

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 05819 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 05819 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 05819 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 05819 ranks #6 of 6 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
03771 Monroe, NH 754 8.4 mi
05824 Concord, VT 1,139 6.6 mi
05828 Danville, VT 1,928 6.9 mi
05850 Lyndon Center, VT 231 9.5 mi
05821 Barnet, VT 1,269 8.7 mi
05050 Mc Indoe Falls, VT 146 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Caledonia County

05851 standard
Lyndonville, VT
Pop: 6,528
05843 standard
Hardwick, VT
Pop: 2,556
05828 standard
Danville, VT
Pop: 1,928
05871 standard
West Burke, VT
Pop: 1,638
05821 standard
Barnet, VT
Pop: 1,269
05046 standard
Groton, VT
Pop: 1,139

Related Areas

Caledonia County Saint Johnsbury, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05819 in? ▼
ZIP code 05819 (Saint Johnsbury) is located in Caledonia County, Vermont. Caledonia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caledonia-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05819? ▼
ZIP code 05819 in Saint Johnsbury, VT has a population of 9,444 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05819? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05819 is $62,411, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05819? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05819 is $197,500, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05819? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05819 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05819? ▼
ZIP code 05819 has 354 business establishments employing approximately 4,947 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05819? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05819 are: Health care and social assistance (58), Retail trade (51), Construction (41). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05819? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05819 increased by 17.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05819? ▼
In ZIP code 05819, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 05819? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05819 is 20.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05819? ▼
In ZIP code 05819, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05819? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05819 is 14.3% 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.