| ZIP Code | 05829 |
|---|---|
| City | Derby |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orleans County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,279 ft |
| Latitude | 44.967287 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.068061 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 62.2 yrs ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.95 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.3% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.6% ▼ 88% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 559 (46.3%) |
| Some College | 130 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 138 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 84 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 294 (24.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,917 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $213,800 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,096/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,141 |
| Vacant Units | 329 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,141 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 329 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
ZIP code 05829 is located in Derby, Vermont, within Orleans County. With a population of 1,600, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62.2 years. Economically, 05829 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,917 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05829 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $213,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,096 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 05829 is primarily White (98.31%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.9%. Household income has grown by 51% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05829 stands at 0.6%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 05829 in Derby, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,600 residents, a median household income of $67,917, and a median home value of $213,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.