| ZIP Code | 05083 |
|---|---|
| City | West Fairlee |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 823 ft |
| Latitude | 43.918433 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.267806 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.0 yrs ↑ 89% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 17.2% ▲ 72% above avg |
| College Grads | 21.9% ▼ 44% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (6.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 75 (49.7%) |
| Some College | 18 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 15 (9.9%) |
| Bachelors | 10 (6.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23 (15.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,417 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 83 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 83 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 86.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 05083 is located in West Fairlee, Vermont, within Orange County. With a population of 198, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56 years. Economically, 05083 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,417 is below the national average.
The population of 05083 is primarily White (95.96%). Residents are less-educated — 21.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.2%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 05083 in West Fairlee, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.