PlainZIP

Peacham, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05862

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

356
5/sq mi
$122,917
Median income
$334,200
Median home value
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Peacham pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05862 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05862 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peacham, Caledonia County, Vermont, home to just 356 residents across 71.2 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05862 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,917 (48% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $68,295. Poverty here runs at 10.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $334,200 (7% above the state average); renters pay a median of $829 monthly, and 79.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.3, 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 05862 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 →

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 05862, Peacham, 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

356

Population

71.2

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05862?

59.3

Median Age

42.7%

Male

57.3%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$122,917

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$68,295

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 05862 ranks nationally

Peacham, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$122,917 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.2%

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

What does housing look like?

279

Total Housing Units

189

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$334,200

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$829

Median Rent

1973

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 05862, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $723,000.

9

Businesses

36

Employees

$723K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 33.3%

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 05862 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 05862 ranks #9 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 05862 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 05862 ranks the highest 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
05046 Groton, VT 1,139 5.9 mi
05821 Barnet, VT 1,269 5.8 mi
05873 West Danville, VT 675 7.2 mi
05647 Cabot, VT 1,141 6.9 mi
05658 Marshfield, VT 1,402 7.0 mi
05069 South Ryegate, VT 555 9.9 mi
05042 East Ryegate, VT 605 8.9 mi
05828 Danville, VT 1,928 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Caledonia County

05819 standard
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Pop: 9,444
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

Related Areas

Caledonia County Peacham, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05862 in? ▼
ZIP code 05862 (Peacham) 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 05862? ▼
ZIP code 05862 in Peacham, VT has a population of 356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05862? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05862 is $122,917, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05862? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05862 is $334,200, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05862? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05862 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05862? ▼
ZIP code 05862 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05862? ▼
In ZIP code 05862, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% 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 05862? ▼
In ZIP code 05862, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05862? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05862 is 10.8% 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.