| ZIP Code | 05873 |
|---|---|
| City | West Danville |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Caledonia County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,675 ft |
| Latitude | 44.405064 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.216725 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.2 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.06 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 173 (29.7%) |
| Some College | 74 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 84 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 124 (21.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 127 (21.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,750 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,900 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 647 |
| Vacant Units | 282 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 647 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 282 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
ZIP code 05873 is located in West Danville, Vermont, within Caledonia County. With a population of 753, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.2 years. Economically, 05873 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05873 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $244,900 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 05873 is primarily White (96.55%). Residents are well-educated — 43.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 05873 in West Danville, VT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 753 residents, a median household income of $84,750, and a median home value of $244,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.