| ZIP Code | 05079 |
|---|---|
| City | Vershire |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,686 ft |
| Latitude | 43.956765 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.326539 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.9% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 47% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 178 (29.3%) |
| Some College | 74 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 91 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 73 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 188 (30.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,448 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,300 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,145/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 493 |
| Vacant Units | 93 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 493 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 93 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 05079 is located in Vershire, Vermont, within Orange County. With a population of 898, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 05079 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,448 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05079 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $185,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,145 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 9% since 2019.
The population of 05079 is primarily White (83.30%). Residents are well-educated — 42.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05079 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 05079 in Vershire, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 898 residents, a median household income of $68,448, and a median home value of $185,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.