US ZIP Code
05083

West Fairlee, VT

Orange County  ·  Vermont

● Active
👥 198 Population ↓ 36% since 2019
💰 $55,417 Median HH Income
▼ 27% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019
🎂 56.0 Median Age ↑ 89% since 2019
🎓 21.9% College Grads
▼ 44% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code05083
CityWest Fairlee
StateVermont (VT)
CountyOrange County
Area Code802
Elevation823 ft
Latitude43.918433
Longitude-72.267806
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS50017
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 35.9% (71) Female 64.1% (127) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 3%Asian: 1%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic3.0%
Asian1.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
3%
18–24
17%
25–44
8%
45–64
42%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.0 yrs ↑ 89% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.39
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (6.6%)
HS Graduate75 (49.7%)
Some College18 (11.9%)
Associates15 (9.9%)
Bachelors10 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree23 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 6.6%HS Grad: 49.7%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS6.6%
HS Grad49.7%
Some College11.9%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–100k
29%
$100k–150k
14%
$200k–300k
28%
$300k–500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,417 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019
Total Units83
Avg HH Size2.39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–50k
3%
$50k–75k
16%
$75k–100k
8%
$100k–150k
17%
$150k–200k
3%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
16%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
73%

Summary

Total Units83
Owner Occupied86.8%
Renter Occupied13.3%
Avg HH Size2.39
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 05083 is in West Fairlee, VT, in Orange County.
ZIP code 05083 is located in Vermont (VT).
ZIP code 05083 is in Orange County, VT.
ZIP 05083 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 05083 is 198 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 05083 is $55,417 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 05083

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.