City

Derby, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Orleans County  ·  Vermont

👥1,600Population
💰$67,917Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂62.2Median Age
🏠$213,800Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.5% Female 58.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.3%Hispanic: 1.1%Other: 0.6%Race
White98.3%
Hispanic1.1%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
11%
45–64
28%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate559 (46.3%)
Some College130 (10.8%)
Associates138 (11.4%)
Bachelors84 (7%)
Graduate Degree294 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 46.3%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad46.3%
Some College10.8%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,917 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$213,800 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,096/mo
Total Housing Units1,141
Vacant Units329

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Derby, VT

Derby is a city in Vermont, located in Orleans County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,600 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.2 years.

Economically, Derby is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,917 is near the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Derby is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,096 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Derby is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.31%).

Derby, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Derby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05829 1,600 $67,917 $213,800 $1,096 0.6% 31.3% 75.4%