| ZIP Code | 05051 |
|---|---|
| City | Newbury |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 725 ft |
| Latitude | 44.081968 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.116868 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.9 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.9% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 197 (28.3%) |
| Some College | 88 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 83 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 80 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 232 (33.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,625 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,600 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $875/mo ↓ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 622 |
| Vacant Units | 190 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 622 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 190 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 05051 is located in Newbury, Vermont, within Orange County. With a population of 997, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.9 years. Economically, 05051 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,625 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05051 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $219,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $875 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 05051 is primarily White (92.98%). Residents are well-educated — 44.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05051 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 05051 in Newbury, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 997 residents, a median household income of $60,625, and a median home value of $219,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.