| ZIP Code | 05820 |
|---|---|
| City | Albany |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orleans County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 849 ft |
| Latitude | 44.763154 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.375244 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 3.0% ▼ 70% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.5% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.6% ▼ 87% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 89 (38.4%) |
| Some College | 33 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 30 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 8 (3.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 72 (31%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,167 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $200,000 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 181 |
| Vacant Units | 51 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 181 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 51 |
| Owner Occupied | 98.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 1.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 05820 is located in Albany, Vermont, within Orleans County. With a population of 334, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43 years. Economically, 05820 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,167 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05820 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $200,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 98.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 05820 is primarily White (97.31%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.0%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05820 stands at 0.6%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 05820 in Albany, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 334 residents, a median household income of $69,167, and a median home value of $200,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.