| ZIP Code | 05045 |
|---|---|
| City | Fairlee |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,468 ft |
| Latitude | 43.91798 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.180212 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 13.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| College Grads | 66.4% ▲ 71% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 83% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 290 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 55 (4%) |
| Associates | 113 (8.2%) |
| Bachelors | 152 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 760 (55.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,889 ≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $265,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,125/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,034 |
| Vacant Units | 170 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,034 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 170 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
ZIP code 05045 is located in Fairlee, Vermont, within Orange County. With a population of 1,787, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.2 years. Economically, 05045 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,889 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05045 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $265,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,125 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 05045 is primarily White (90.32%). Residents are highly educated — 66.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.5%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05045 stands at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 05045 in Fairlee, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,787 residents, a median household income of $73,889, and a median home value of $265,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.