ZIP Code 05859

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North Troy · Orleans County · Vermont

Population
1,819

13/sq mi

Median income
$84,813

▲ 11% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$232,200

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.9%

Median age 45.8

Land area
144.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 05859 in North Troy, Vermont has a population of 1,819. The median household income is $84,813, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $232,200, 17% below the US average. 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05859 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.4 square miles in North Troy, Orleans County, Vermont. The area is home to 1,819 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 05859 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05859 sits at $84,813 (2% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $47,662. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $232,200 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05859 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orleans County, so you can benchmark 05859 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 05859

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05859.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05859, North Troy, 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

1,819

Population

144.4

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 05859?

45.8

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$84,813

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$47,662

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,632

Total Housing Units

877

Occupied Units

755

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$232,200

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 05859, employing approximately 1,081 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,570,000.

34

Businesses

1,081

Employees

$26.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 8 23.5%
Construction 7 20.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 17.6%
Retail trade 4 11.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 8.8%

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 05859 vs 05874 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05874 Westfield, VT 505 6.3 mi
05868 Troy, VT 364 6.0 mi
05857 Newport Center, VT 1,540 7.2 mi
05471 Montgomery Center, VT 896 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05859 in?
ZIP code 05859 (North Troy) is located in Orleans County, Vermont. Orleans County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orleans-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05859?
ZIP code 05859 in North Troy, VT has a population of 1,819 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05859?
The median household income in ZIP 05859 is $84,813, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05859?
The median home value in ZIP 05859 is $232,200, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05859?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05859 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05859?
ZIP code 05859 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 1,081 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05859?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05859 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (7), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05859?
In ZIP code 05859, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 05859?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05859 is 26.0 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 05859?
In ZIP code 05859, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05859?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05859 is 9.1% 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 North Troy, 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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