ZIP Code 05873

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West Danville · Caledonia County · Vermont

Population
675

9/sq mi

Median income
$70,288

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$249,700

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.6%

Median age 49.2

Land area
76.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 05873 in West Danville, Vermont has a population of 675. The median household income is $70,288, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $249,700, 10% below the US average. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05873 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 76.7 square miles in West Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. The area is home to 675 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 05873 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05873 sits at $70,288 (15% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $44,060. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $249,700 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $871 per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05873 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Caledonia County, so you can benchmark 05873 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 05873, West 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

675

Population

76.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05873?

49.2

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$70,288

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$44,060

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 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 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

635

Total Housing Units

391

Occupied Units

244

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$249,700

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$871

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 05873, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,875,000.

11

Businesses

44

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 45.5%

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 05873 vs 05647 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05647 Cabot, VT 1,141 4.2 mi
05828 Danville, VT 1,928 4.4 mi
05862 Peacham, VT 356 7.2 mi
05842 Greensboro Bend, VT 522 9.1 mi
05836 East Hardwick, VT 1,068 7.1 mi
05821 Barnet, VT 1,269 8.9 mi
05843 Hardwick, VT 2,556 9.2 mi
05851 Lyndonville, VT 6,528 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05873 in?
ZIP code 05873 (West 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 05873?
ZIP code 05873 in West Danville, VT has a population of 675 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05873?
The median household income in ZIP 05873 is $70,288, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05873?
The median home value in ZIP 05873 is $249,700, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05873?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05873 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05873?
ZIP code 05873 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05873?
In ZIP code 05873, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 05873?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05873 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05873?
In ZIP code 05873, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05873?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05873 is 5.7% 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 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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