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Caledonia County
Danville, VT
05828
05828 ZIP Code — Danville, VT
Caledonia County, Vermont
ZIP code 05828 is located in
Danville ,
Vermont ,
within Caledonia County .
It covers approximately 55.67 square miles and serves a population of
2,102 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 802 .
About ZIP code 05828
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 $261,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($67,847) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 05828 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,102
Population density
38 / sq mi
State FIPS
50
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
55.67 sq mi
Water area
0.18 sq mi
Latitude
44.4533
Longitude
-72.1229
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
802
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.9%
47.5%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
31.6%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
22.6%
16.9%
22.5%
Over $200k
6.0%
3.9%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$67,847
Median household income
$261,700
Median home value
39.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 408 19.4% 18 and over 1,694 80.6% 65 and over 493 23.5% Median age 51.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 1,992 93.9% Two or more races 77 3.6% Asian 24 1.1% Hispanic or Latino 19 0.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 9 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.9%
47.5%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
31.6%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
22.6%
16.9%
22.5%
Over $200k
6.0%
3.9%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.7% $10k–$15k 1.0% $15k–$25k 15.1% $25k–$35k 5.2% $35k–$50k 4.6% $50k–$75k 25.4% $75k–$100k 10.2% $100k–$150k 14.4% $150k–$200k 9.7% $200k+ 9.8% Median income $67,847
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $261,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 82.7% Renter occupied 17.3% Vacant 9.3% Single-family detached 81.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.0% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.48
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.0% 2000–2009 15.2% 1990–1999 10.2% 1980–1989 8.5% 1970–1979 9.1% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 4.2% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 39.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 16.0% 2 bedrooms 19.4% 3 bedrooms 39.5% 4 bedrooms 17.5% 5+ bedrooms 6.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.2% 1 vehicle 24.2% 2 vehicles 42.2% 3 or more 24.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.7% Electricity 9.8% Propane / LP gas 23.1% Fuel oil 41.5% Wood 23.4% Solar 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 505 56.0% Cohabiting couple 92 10.2% Male householder, no spouse 128 14.2% Female householder, no spouse 176 19.5% Households with children under 18 211 23.4% Households with seniors (65+) 324 36.0% Average household size 2.33
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.1% 14.5% Married 61.6% 59.8% Separated 0.9% 7.6% Widowed 4.0% 2.9% Divorced 12.4% 15.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Graduate / professional
16.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.1% Bachelor's or higher 39.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 29 7.4% Kindergarten 40 10.2% Elementary school 158 40.4% High school 106 27.1% College / grad school 58 14.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Professional & management
12.7%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Public administration
4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.6% Service 13.5% Sales & office 16.0% Natural resources & construction 15.1% Production & transportation 15.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.2% Government 14.9% Self-employed 15.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.8% Carpool 3.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.4% Work from home 19.3% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 27.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.7% Retirement income 34.4% Supplemental Security 6.0% Cash public assistance 3.3% Food stamps / SNAP 14.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.8% High blood pressure 30.9% High cholesterol 28.5% Diabetes 7.8% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 27.6% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 6.2% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.2% Binge drinking 17.7% No physical activity 19.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.9% Depression 24.4% Fair or poor health 10.4% Poor mental health 13.9% Poor physical health 9.2% No health insurance 8.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.8% Visited dentist 72.1% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 11.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 142 8.4%
Disability % Any disability 16.6% Under 18 3.4% 18–64 years 14.2% 65 and over 33.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.8% Public insurance 41.7% No insurance 4.0% Uninsured under 19 2.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,006 95.4% Spanish 7 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 7 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,053 97.7% Born in same state 2,030 96.6% Born in different state 917 43.6% Foreign born 23 1.1% Naturalized citizen 49 2.3% Not a US citizen 37 75.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 379 18% Italian 294 14% Arab 150 7.1% German 115 5.5%
Ancestry Count % Irish 39 1.9% Dutch 8 0.4% English 5 0.2% Polish 5 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.9% Internet access 95.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05828
What city is ZIP code 05828 in?
ZIP code 05828 is primarily assigned to Danville, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05828 in?
ZIP code 05828 falls within Caledonia County, Vermont.
Does ZIP code 05828 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 05828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 05828 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 05828 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 05828?
ZIP code 05828 has an estimated population of 2,102 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 05828?
The median household income in ZIP code 05828 is $67,847, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 05828 in?
ZIP code 05828 observes the EST timezone.
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