05875 ZIP Code — Barton, VT

Orleans County, Vermont

ZIP code 05875 is located in Barton, Vermont, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 22.86 square miles and serves a population of 440 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05875

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,300.

Median household income is $61,250. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 05875 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

440

population

22.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05875 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05875

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05875. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barton	Acceptable
Barton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05839 Glover (3.1 mi) 05827 Craftsbury Common (4.5 mi) 05820 Albany (5.2 mi) 05822 Barton (6.7 mi) 05826 Craftsbury (6.8 mi) 05845 Irasburg (6.8 mi) 05841 Greensboro (7 mi) 05866 Sheffield (8.2 mi) 05842 Greensboro Bend (10 mi) 05847 Lowell (10.5 mi) 05860 Orleans (10.6 mi) 05653 Eden Mills (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	440
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	22.86 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	44.7046
Longitude	-72.2718
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	802

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	54.0%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

440

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$61,250

Median household income

$36,147

Per capita income

$233,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

4.1%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

336

Housing units

43.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	75	17.0%
18 and over	365	83.0%
65 and over	143	32.5%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%

Two or more races 18%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	359	81.6%
Two or more races	79	18%
Black or African American	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	54.0%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 24.8%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	24.8%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 27.7%

$300k–$500k 29.7%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	39.9%
Single-family detached	98.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	18.5%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	35.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	28.3%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	15.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Fuel oil	36.6%
Wood	34.7%
Solar	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	65.8%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	14	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	53	26.2%
Households with children under 18	39	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	53.0%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	14.5%
Married	70.4%	61.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	0.0%	11.3%
Divorced	5.0%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 3.0%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 23.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	43.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	17.8%
Kindergarten	3	3.0%
Elementary school	29	28.7%
High school	20	19.8%
College / grad school	31	30.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 18.3%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Agriculture & mining 17.4%

Other services 9.4%

Construction 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Information 4.7%

Retail trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.8%
Service	2.3%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	17.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.2%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	15.5%
Work from home	20.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 4.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	0.5%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	427	97.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	425	96.6%
Born in same state	420	95.5%
Born in different state	244	55.5%
Foreign born	5	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	15	3.4%
Not a US citizen	12	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	57	13%
French	54	12.3%
Arab	30	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	4.1%
Norwegian	18	4.1%
Polish	7	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	95.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05875

What city is ZIP code 05875 in?

ZIP code 05875 is primarily assigned to Barton, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05875 in?

ZIP code 05875 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05875 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 05875 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05875 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 05875 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 05875 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 05875 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 05875?

ZIP code 05875 has an estimated population of 440 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05875 in?

ZIP code 05875 observes the EST timezone.