| ZIP Code | 05819 |
|---|---|
| City | Saint Johnsbury |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Caledonia County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 822 ft |
| Latitude | 44.404723 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.983074 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 19 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,208 (35.2%) |
| Some College | 701 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 985 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 409 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,949 (31.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,844 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,200 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $902/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,352 |
| Vacant Units | 376 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,352 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 376 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 05819 is located in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, within Caledonia County. With a population of 9,323, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 05819 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,844 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05819 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $902 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 05819 is primarily White (91.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.7%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05819 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 05819 in Saint Johnsbury, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,323 residents, a median household income of $59,844, and a median home value of $190,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.