| ZIP Code | 05871 |
|---|---|
| City | West Burke |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Caledonia County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,571 ft |
| Latitude | 44.682332 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.952739 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 18.3% ▲ 83% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 338 (37.1%) |
| Some College | 83 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 127 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 37 (4.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 321 (35.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,565 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $238,700 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $850/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 942 |
| Vacant Units | 377 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 942 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 377 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 05871 is located in West Burke, Vermont, within Caledonia County. With a population of 1,369, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.2 years. Economically, 05871 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,565 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05871 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $238,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $850 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 05871 is primarily White (95.91%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.3%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05871 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 05871 in West Burke, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,369 residents, a median household income of $70,565, and a median home value of $238,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.