Zip code 05828: Danville, Vermont

Q: What city is zip code 05828?

05828 is assigned to Danville, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 05828 in?

05828 is in Caledonia County, Vermont.

Q: What is the population of 05828?

About 2,092 people live in 05828, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 05828?

The median household income in 05828 is $72,121.

Q: What zip codes are near 05828?

The closest zip codes to 05828 are 05873, 05863, 05861, 05819, 05836.

Residential delivery areaCaledonia CountyEastern Time

Population

2,092

Median household income

$72K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$279K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

56 sq mi

38 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 05828

05828 is a rural zip code in Danville, Vermont (Caledonia County), covering 56 sq mi of land. About 2,092 people live here, or 38 per square mile. The median resident is 54.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $72,121 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $279,100, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and transportation and moving goods. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 05828 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age54.1
97th
U.S. 38.9 · VT 43.133rd of 249 in VT
Residents 65 and older26.7%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%78th of 249 in VT
Self-employed workers15.5%
92nd
U.S. 10% · VT 13.5%115th of 249 in VT
Homeownership rate85.4%
90th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%113th of 247 in VT
Broadband access96.7%
90th
StrengthU.S. 91% · VT 89.7%25th of 247 in VT
Government workers21.7%
89th
U.S. 14.5% · VT 15%45th of 249 in VT
Veterans9%
85th
U.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%48th of 249 in VT
Average commute32 min
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min38th of 240 in VT
Work from home20.7%
79th
U.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%66th of 249 in VT
Housing vacancy9.2%
67th
U.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%194th of 247 in VT
Per capita income$46,551
66th
U.S. $44,673 · VT $46,50093rd of 249 in VT
Median earnings per worker$53,452
64th
U.S. $49,666 · VT $49,84361st of 248 in VT
Bachelor's degree or higher34%
55th
U.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%159th of 248 in VT
Income inequality (Gini)0.428
43rd
U.S. 0.483 · VT 0.453110th of 246 in VT
Tech workers2.4%
41st
U.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%100th of 249 in VT
Median home value$279,100
40th
U.S. $332,700 · VT $316,600123rd of 243 in VT
Median household income$72,121
39th
U.S. $80,734 · VT $81,203157th of 237 in VT
Residents under 1818.3%
20th
U.S. 22% · VT 17.9%126th of 249 in VT
Poverty rate5.9%
18th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%165th of 247 in VT
Uninsured rate3.3%
15th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%130th of 249 in VT
Healthcare workers6.6%
12th
U.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%172nd of 249 in VT
Foreign-born residents1.9%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%157th of 249 in VT
Population density38/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi151st of 249 in VT
Population2,092
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,10674th of 249 in VT
Diversity index6.5
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · VT 18.8203rd of 249 in VT
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%206th of 249 in VT
Rent-burdened renters11.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VT 48.4%204th of 234 in VT

Measure	05828	Caledonia	VT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VT
Median age	54.1	46	43.1	38.9	97th	33rd of 249
Residents 65 and older	26.7%	23.1%	21.4%	17.2%	94th	78th of 249
Self-employed workers	15.5%	14.8%	13.5%	10%	92nd	115th of 249
Homeownership rateStrength	85.4%	79.2%	73.2%	65.2%	90th	113th of 247
Broadband accessStrength	96.7%	86.4%	89.7%	91%	90th	25th of 247
Government workers	21.7%	15.5%	15%	14.5%	89th	45th of 249
Veterans	9%	6.6%	6.2%	6.2%	85th	48th of 249
Average commuteWeakness	32 min	25.6 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	83rd	38th of 240
Work from home	20.7%	15.1%	16.9%	15.1%	79th	66th of 249
Housing vacancy	9.2%	19%	19.4%	10.1%	67th	194th of 247
Per capita income	$46,551	$40,336	$46,500	$44,673	66th	93rd of 249
Median earnings per worker	$53,452	$44,156	$49,843	$49,666	64th	61st of 248
Bachelor's degree or higher	34%	33.2%	43.8%	35.7%	55th	159th of 248
Income inequality (Gini)	0.428	0.438	0.453	0.483	43rd	110th of 246
Tech workers	2.4%	1.4%	3.1%	3.8%	41st	100th of 249
Median home value	$279,100	$227,900	$316,600	$332,700	40th	123rd of 243
Median household income	$72,121	$69,970	$81,203	$80,734	39th	157th of 237
Residents under 18	18.3%	18.4%	17.9%	22%	20th	126th of 249
Poverty rateStrength	5.9%	11.7%	10.1%	12.5%	18th	165th of 247
Uninsured rateStrength	3.3%	4%	3.9%	8.4%	15th	130th of 249
Healthcare workers	6.6%	10.4%	9.9%	9.7%	12th	172nd of 249
Foreign-born residents	1.9%	2.5%	4.3%	14.1%	11th	157th of 249
Population density	38/sq mi	47/sq mi	70/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	151st of 249
Population	2,092	30,475	647,106	334,922,499	3rd	74th of 249
Diversity index	6.5	15.3	18.8	61.4	2nd	203rd of 249
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	2.2%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	206th of 249
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	11.6%	47.6%	48.4%	51.1%	1st	204th of 234

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

14%

45–54

20%

55–64

14%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

54.1

Under 18

18.3%

65 and over

26.7%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

6.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

43.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

0.7%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 946
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 62.1%
Married couples: 55.5%
Living alone: 27.5%
Veterans (of adults): 9%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

$50–75k

30%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

10%

Median household income

05828

$72,121

Caledonia Co.

$69,970

Vermont

$81,203

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$46,551

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.428

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

05828

$279,100

Caledonia Co.

$227,900

Vermont

$316,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

05828

—

Caledonia Co.

$920

Vermont

$1,234

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

84%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,042
Owner-occupied: 85.4%
Vacant: 9.2%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 11.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

21%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

22%

10–19

22%

20–29

28%

30–44

45–59

60+

14%

Average commute

32 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

18%

Management

18%

Transportation and moving

11%

Sales

Education

Healthcare

Food service

Office and admin

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Production

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

0.7%

Industries

Construction

18%

Education

14%

Retail

11%

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Health care and social assistance

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

0.5%

Information

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$53,452

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	05828	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,907	$74,888
Service	$41,223	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,671	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$61,875	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,833	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

23%

Some college

28%

Associate's

Bachelor's

19%

Graduate

15%

High school graduate or higher: 92.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 34%
Graduate or professional degree: 15.2%
Households with broadband: 96.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.2%
No internet access: 2.6%
Without health insurance: 3.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Danville
State: Vermont
County: Caledonia County
Center point: 44.4375° N, 72.1248° W
Land area: 56 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Danville (unincorporated)2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 05828

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
05873	West Danville, VT	5.1 mi	864	$70,288	$249,700
05863	Saint Johnsbury Center, VT · PO box	5.5 mi	—	—	—
05861	Passumpsic, VT · PO box	6.4 mi	—	—	—
05819	Saint Johnsbury, VT	7.4 mi	9,106	$62,411	$197,500
05836	East Hardwick, VT	7.7 mi	1,531	$99,929	$241,800
05821	Barnet, VT	8.2 mi	1,109	$65,682	$260,800
05851	Lyndonville, VT	8.4 mi	6,024	$68,488	$227,200
05647	Cabot, VT	8.6 mi	1,122	$76,406	$249,400
05838	East Saint Johnsbury, VT · PO box	8.8 mi	—	—	—
05862	Peacham, VT	9.4 mi	361	$122,917	$334,200
05849	Lyndon, VT · PO box	9.5 mi	—	—	—
05850	Lyndon Center, VT	9.8 mi	307	—	$294,700

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Questions about 05828

What city is zip code 05828?

05828 is assigned to Danville, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 05828 in?

05828 is in Caledonia County, Vermont.

What is the population of 05828?

About 2,092 people live in 05828, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 05828 in?

05828 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 05828?

The median household income in 05828 is $72,121.

What zip codes are near 05828?

The closest zip codes to 05828 are 05873, 05863, 05861, 05819, 05836.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05828, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.