City

West Burke, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Caledonia County  ·  Vermont

👥1,369Population
💰$70,565Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$238,700Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate338 (37.1%)
Some College83 (9.1%)
Associates127 (13.9%)
Bachelors37 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree321 (35.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 35.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College9.1%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate35.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.3%Renter: 9.7%Tenure
Owner90.3%
Renter9.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,565 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$238,700 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units942
Vacant Units377

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
63%
About West Burke, VT

West Burke is a city in Vermont, located in Caledonia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,369 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, West Burke is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,565 is near the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in West Burke is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $238,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Burke is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Burke
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05871 1,369 $70,565 $238,700 $850 4.1% 39.3% 90.3%