City

West Charleston, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Orleans County  ·  Vermont

👥766Population
💰$36,833Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂57.1Median Age
🏠$185,000Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 2.2%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
2%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
HS Graduate239 (41.8%)
Some College73 (12.8%)
Associates117 (20.5%)
Bachelors57 (10%)
Graduate Degree86 (15%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 15%Edu
HS Grad41.8%
Some College12.8%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.3%Renter: 8.7%Tenure
Owner91.3%
Renter8.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,833 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$185,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,339/mo
Total Housing Units521
Vacant Units129

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
48%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About West Charleston, VT

West Charleston is a city in Vermont, located in Orleans County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 766 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.1 years.

Economically, West Charleston is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,833 is well below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Charleston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,339 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Charleston is less-educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Charleston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05872 766 $36,833 $185,000 $1,339 1.8% 25.0% 91.3%