| ZIP Code | 05086 |
|---|---|
| City | West Topsham |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,314 ft |
| Latitude | 44.108949 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.30073 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 17.0% ▲ 70% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.8% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 183 (41.5%) |
| Some College | 75 (17%) |
| Associates | 30 (6.8%) |
| Bachelors | 49 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 91 (20.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,875 ≈ Avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $204,500 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $941/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 344 |
| Vacant Units | 90 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 344 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 90 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 05086 is located in West Topsham, Vermont, within Orange County. With a population of 596, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 05086 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,875 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05086 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $204,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $941 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 05086 is primarily White (96.64%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.0%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 05086 in West Topsham, VT is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 596 residents, a median household income of $81,875, and a median home value of $204,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.