ZIP Code 05828

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Danville · Caledonia County · Vermont

Population
1,928

14/sq mi

Median income
$72,121

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$279,100

▲ 0% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.0%

Median age 54.1

Land area
138.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 05828 in Danville, Vermont has a population of 1,928. The median household income is $72,121, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $279,100, 0% above the US average. 34.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05828 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 138.7 square miles in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. The area is home to 1,928 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 05828 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05828 sits at $72,121 (13% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $46,551. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $279,100 (11% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05828 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Caledonia County, so you can benchmark 05828 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 05828

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05828.

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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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05828, Danville, 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

1,928

Population

138.7

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 05828?

54.1

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
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 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$72,121

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$46,551

Per Capita Income

5.9%

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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,042

Total Housing Units

946

Occupied Units

96

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$279,100

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 05828, employing approximately 345 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,124,000.

58

Businesses

345

Employees

$15.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 24.1%
Health care and social assistance 8 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.3%
Retail trade 4 6.9%
Information 3 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.2%

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 05828 vs 05873 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05873 West Danville, VT 675 4.4 mi
05821 Barnet, VT 1,269 8.5 mi
05819 Saint Johnsbury, VT 9,444 6.9 mi
05851 Lyndonville, VT 6,528 8.5 mi
05850 Lyndon Center, VT 231 8.8 mi
05842 Greensboro Bend, VT 522 9.4 mi
05862 Peacham, VT 356 9.7 mi
05836 East Hardwick, VT 1,068 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05828 in?
ZIP code 05828 (Danville) 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 05828?
ZIP code 05828 in Danville, VT has a population of 1,928 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05828?
The median household income in ZIP 05828 is $72,121, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05828?
The median home value in ZIP 05828 is $279,100, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05828?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05828 is White at 96.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05828?
ZIP code 05828 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 345 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05828?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05828 are: Construction (14), Health care and social assistance (8), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05828?
In ZIP code 05828, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% 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 05828?
In ZIP code 05828, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05828?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05828 is 5.9% 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 Danville, 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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