| ZIP Code | 05860 |
|---|---|
| City | Orleans |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orleans County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,180 ft |
| Latitude | 44.80266 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.103996 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 14.6% ▲ 46% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.7% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 676 (37.5%) |
| Some College | 248 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 241 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 188 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 437 (24.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,238 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $187,000 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $748/mo ↓ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,670 |
| Vacant Units | 514 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,670 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 514 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 05860 is located in Orleans, Vermont, within Orleans County. With a population of 2,859, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 05860 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,238 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05860 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $187,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $748 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 47% since 2019.
The population of 05860 is primarily White (93.25%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.6%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05860 stands at 7.7%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 05860 in Orleans, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,859 residents, a median household income of $60,238, and a median home value of $187,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.