ZIP Code 05868

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Troy · Orleans County · Vermont

Population
364

10/sq mi

Median income
$51,136

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
52.5%

Median age 70.3

Land area
36.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 05868 in Troy, Vermont has a population of 364. The median household income is $51,136, which is 33% below the national average. 52.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05868 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.4 square miles in Troy, Orleans County, Vermont. The area is home to 364 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 05868 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05868 sits at $51,136 (38% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $42,945. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05868 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orleans County, so you can benchmark 05868 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 05868, 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

364

Population

36.4

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 05868?

70.3

Median Age

37.5%

Male

62.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$51,136

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$42,945

Per Capita Income

0.0%

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 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.5%

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

What does housing look like?

54

Total Housing Units

26

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

1.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 05868, employing approximately 117 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,741,000.

19

Businesses

117

Employees

$5.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 26.3%
Retail trade 4 21.1%

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 05868 vs 05874 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05874 Westfield, VT 505 4.6 mi
05857 Newport Center, VT 1,540 4.6 mi
05859 North Troy, VT 1,819 6.0 mi
05825 Coventry, VT 191 6.8 mi
05845 Irasburg, VT 1,096 7.8 mi
05847 Lowell, VT 879 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05868 in?
ZIP code 05868 (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 05868?
ZIP code 05868 in Troy, VT has a population of 364 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05868?
The median household income in ZIP 05868 is $51,136, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05868?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05868 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05868?
ZIP code 05868 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05868?
In ZIP code 05868, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Troy, VT

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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