Zip code 05872: West Charleston, Vermont

Q: What city is zip code 05872?

05872 is assigned to West Charleston, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 05872 in?

05872 is in Orleans County, Vermont.

Q: What is the population of 05872?

About 809 people live in 05872, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 05872?

The median household income in 05872 is $48,839.

Q: What zip codes are near 05872?

The closest zip codes to 05872 are 05833, 05853, 05860, 05829, 05830.

Residential delivery areaOrleans CountyEastern Time

Population

809

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$236K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

61.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

31 sq mi

26 people/sq mi

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

About 05872

05872 is a rural zip code in West Charleston, Vermont (Orleans County), covering 31 sq mi of land. About 809 people live here, or 26 per square mile. The median resident is 61.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,839 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $235,900, or 4.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.2 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and healthcare. 29% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 05872 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age61.6
99th
U.S. 38.9 · VT 43.16th of 249 in VT
Residents 65 and older39.3%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%11th of 249 in VT
Self-employed workers29%
99th
U.S. 10% · VT 13.5%19th of 249 in VT
Veterans13.3%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%13th of 249 in VT
Housing vacancy22.5%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%117th of 247 in VT
Homeownership rate88.4%
94th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%76th of 247 in VT
Work from home18.7%
74th
U.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%82nd of 249 in VT
Healthcare workers10.9%
70th
U.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%76th of 249 in VT
Income inequality (Gini)0.455
66th
U.S. 0.483 · VT 0.45363rd of 246 in VT
Tech workers3.4%
60th
U.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%70th of 249 in VT
Average commute26.2 min
51st
U.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min124th of 240 in VT
Per capita income$39,020
47th
U.S. $44,673 · VT $46,500173rd of 249 in VT
Median earnings per worker$45,804
43rd
U.S. $49,666 · VT $49,843160th of 248 in VT
Broadband access91.2%
42nd
U.S. 91% · VT 89.7%105th of 247 in VT
Median home value$235,900
30th
U.S. $332,700 · VT $316,600175th of 243 in VT
Foreign-born residents5.1%
30th
U.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%40th of 249 in VT
Poverty rate7.3%
27th
U.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%136th of 247 in VT
Median household income$48,839
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VT $81,203232nd of 237 in VT
Bachelor's degree or higher14.3%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%242nd of 248 in VT
Unemployment rate2.2%
7th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%135th of 249 in VT
Population density26/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi185th of 249 in VT
Uninsured rate1.7%
4th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%196th of 249 in VT
Diversity index7.2
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · VT 18.8195th of 249 in VT
Population809
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,106157th of 249 in VT
Rent-burdened renters13.2%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VT 48.4%203rd of 234 in VT
Residents under 186.2%
1st
U.S. 22% · VT 17.9%234th of 249 in VT
Government workers4.1%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · VT 15%234th of 249 in VT

Measure	05872	Orleans	VT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VT
Median age	61.6	45.7	43.1	38.9	99th	6th of 249
Residents 65 and older	39.3%	23.9%	21.4%	17.2%	99th	11th of 249
Self-employed workers	29%	14.2%	13.5%	10%	99th	19th of 249
Veterans	13.3%	8.9%	6.2%	6.2%	96th	13th of 249
Housing vacancy	22.5%	27.9%	19.4%	10.1%	95th	117th of 247
Homeownership rateStrength	88.4%	79.7%	73.2%	65.2%	94th	76th of 247
Work from home	18.7%	12.5%	16.9%	15.1%	74th	82nd of 249
Healthcare workers	10.9%	9.5%	9.9%	9.7%	70th	76th of 249
Income inequality (Gini)	0.455	0.440	0.453	0.483	66th	63rd of 246
Tech workers	3.4%	1.7%	3.1%	3.8%	60th	70th of 249
Average commute	26.2 min	29 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	51st	124th of 240
Per capita income	$39,020	$40,041	$46,500	$44,673	47th	173rd of 249
Median earnings per worker	$45,804	$45,906	$49,843	$49,666	43rd	160th of 248
Broadband access	91.2%	89%	89.7%	91%	42nd	105th of 247
Median home value	$235,900	$223,400	$316,600	$332,700	30th	175th of 243
Foreign-born residents	5.1%	3.5%	4.3%	14.1%	30th	40th of 249
Poverty rate	7.3%	11.7%	10.1%	12.5%	27th	136th of 247
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,839	$70,103	$81,203	$80,734	8th	232nd of 237
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.3%	30.5%	43.8%	35.7%	8th	242nd of 248
Unemployment rateStrength	2.2%	5.3%	3.6%	5.2%	7th	135th of 249
Population density	26/sq mi	40/sq mi	70/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	185th of 249
Uninsured rateStrength	1.7%	4.4%	3.9%	8.4%	4th	196th of 249
Diversity index	7.2	14	18.8	61.4	2nd	195th of 249
Population	809	27,606	647,106	334,922,499	1st	157th of 249
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	13.2%	43.4%	48.4%	51.1%	1st	203rd of 234
Residents under 18	6.2%	19.4%	17.9%	22%	1st	234th of 249
Government workers	4.1%	19%	15%	14.5%	1st	234th of 249

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

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

16%

45–54

17%

55–64

26%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

61.6

Under 18

6.2%

65 and over

39.3%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1.0%

Diversity index

7.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

67.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 421
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 69.1%
Married couples: 51.3%
Living alone: 28.7%
Veterans (of adults): 13.3%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

41%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

05872

$48,839

Orleans Co.

$70,103

Vermont

$81,203

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,020

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

7.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.455

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

05872

$235,900

Orleans Co.

$223,400

Vermont

$316,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

05872

—

Orleans Co.

$892

Vermont

$1,234

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 543
Owner-occupied: 88.4%
Vacant: 22.5%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 13.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 4.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

19%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

18%

20–29

38%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

26.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

19%

Management

14%

Healthcare

11%

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Transportation and moving

Sales

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Production

Business and finance

Office and admin

Education

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Construction

17%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Professional and technical services

Other services

Public administration

Education

Information

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$45,804

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

29%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

4.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	05872	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,857	$74,888
Service	$45,714	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,643	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,766	$49,199
Production and transportation	$27,014	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

45%

Some college

21%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
Households with broadband: 91.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71.3%
No internet access: 5.5%
Without health insurance: 1.7%
Limited-English households: 1%

Geography

City (USPS): West Charleston
State: Vermont
County: Orleans County
Center point: 44.8710° N, 72.0250° W
Land area: 31 sq mi
Water area: 1.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 05872

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
05833	East Charleston, VT	3.3 mi	28	$65,250	—
05853	Morgan, VT	4.5 mi	743	$91,250	$313,500
05860	Orleans, VT	6.1 mi	2,728	$64,850	$204,500
05829	Derby, VT	7 mi	1,688	$73,456	$216,200
05830	Derby Line, VT	7.2 mi	1,534	$70,446	$207,000
05855	Newport, VT	9.1 mi	7,412	$61,240	$201,100
05846	Island Pond, VT	10 mi	1,315	$46,278	$159,600
05822	Barton, VT	10 mi	2,107	$76,100	$222,600
05823	Beebe Plain, VT · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
05825	Coventry, VT	11 mi	126	—	$222,700
05907	Norton, VT	11 mi	108	$65,625	$200,000
05871	West Burke, VT	14 mi	1,524	$74,572	$277,900

Questions about 05872

What city is zip code 05872?

05872 is assigned to West Charleston, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 05872 in?

05872 is in Orleans County, Vermont.

What is the population of 05872?

About 809 people live in 05872, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 05872 in?

05872 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 05872?

The median household income in 05872 is $48,839.

What zip codes are near 05872?

The closest zip codes to 05872 are 05833, 05853, 05860, 05829, 05830.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05872, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.