| ZIP Code | 05855 |
|---|---|
| City | Newport |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orleans County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 927 ft |
| Latitude | 44.927008 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.19244 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 13.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 10.6% ▲ 117% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 71 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,956 (37%) |
| Some College | 797 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 533 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 519 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,415 (26.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,611 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,200 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $866/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,880 |
| Vacant Units | 618 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,880 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 618 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
ZIP code 05855 is located in Newport, Vermont, within Orleans County. With a population of 7,576, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.4 years. Economically, 05855 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,611 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05855 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $194,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $866 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 05855 is primarily White (92.60%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.9%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05855 stands at 10.6%, which is more than double the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 05855 in Newport, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,576 residents, a median household income of $57,611, and a median home value of $194,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.