US ZIP Code
05820

Albany, VT

Orleans County  ·  Vermont

● Active
👥 334 Population ↓ 33% since 2019
💰 $69,167 Median HH Income
▼ 9% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019
🎂 43.0 Median Age ↓ 15% since 2019
🏠 $200,000 Median Home Value
▼ 28% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019
🎓 34.5% College Grads
▼ 11% below avg
📊 0.6% Unemployment
▼ 87% below avg ↓ 90% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code05820
CityAlbany
StateVermont (VT)
CountyOrleans County
Area Code802
Elevation849 ft
Latitude44.763154
Longitude-72.375244
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS50019
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 52.1% (174) Female 47.9% (160) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Black: 1.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White97.3%
Black1.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.57
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
HS Graduate89 (38.4%)
Some College33 (14.2%)
Associates30 (12.9%)
Bachelors8 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree72 (31%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 31%Edu
HS Grad38.4%
Some College14.2%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.5%Renter: 1.5%Tenure
Owner98.5%
Renter1.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
7%
$100k–150k
27%
$150k–200k
16%
$200k–300k
39%
$300k–500k
11%

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 Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units181
Vacant Units51
Avg HH Size2.57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–50k
9%
$50k–75k
36%
$75k–100k
9%
$100k–150k
22%
$150k–200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
67%

Summary

Total Units181
Vacant51
Owner Occupied98.5%
Renter Occupied1.5%
Avg HH Size2.57
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 05820 is in Albany, VT, in Orleans County.
ZIP code 05820 is located in Vermont (VT).
ZIP code 05820 is in Orleans County, VT.
ZIP 05820 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 05820 is 334 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 05820 is $69,167 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 05820 is $200,000 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 05820

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.