ZIP Code 05872

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West Charleston · Orleans County · Vermont

Population
789

13/sq mi

Median income
$48,839

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$235,900

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.3%

Median age 61.6

Land area
62.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 05872 in West Charleston, Vermont has a population of 789. The median household income is $48,839, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $235,900, 15% below the US average. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05872 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.6 square miles in West Charleston, Orleans County, Vermont. The area is home to 789 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 05872 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05872 sits at $48,839 (41% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $39,020. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $235,900 (25% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05872 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orleans County, so you can benchmark 05872 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 05872, West Charleston, 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

789

Population

62.6

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 05872?

61.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$48,839

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$39,020

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

543

Total Housing Units

421

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$235,900

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 05872, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,333,000.

14

Businesses

14

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 35.7%

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 05872 vs 05853 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05853 Morgan, VT 711 4.4 mi
05829 Derby, VT 2,003 6.0 mi
05833 East Charleston, VT 273 4.4 mi
05860 Orleans, VT 2,557 5.3 mi
05830 Derby Line, VT 1,502 8.4 mi
05855 Newport, VT 7,170 8.3 mi
05822 Barton, VT 1,873 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05872 in?
ZIP code 05872 (West Charleston) 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 05872?
ZIP code 05872 in West Charleston, VT has a population of 789 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05872?
The median household income in ZIP 05872 is $48,839, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05872?
The median home value in ZIP 05872 is $235,900, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05872?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05872 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05872?
ZIP code 05872 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05872?
In ZIP code 05872, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 05872?
In ZIP code 05872, 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 05872?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05872 is 7.3% 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 West Charleston, 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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