05830 ZIP Code — Derby Line, VT

Orleans County, Vermont

ZIP code 05830 is located in Derby Line, Vermont, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 33.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,372 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05830

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 $178,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,375. 38% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05830 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,372

population

33.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05830 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05830

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Derby Line	Acceptable
Derby Line	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05829 Derby (3.2 mi) 05853 Morgan (6.2 mi) 05872 West Charleston (7.5 mi) 05855 Newport (8.8 mi) 05833 East Charleston (9.6 mi) 05907 Norton (10.6 mi) 05860 Orleans (12.5 mi) 05857 Newport Center (13.9 mi) 05846 Island Pond (15.7 mi) 05822 Barton (16.7 mi) 05845 Irasburg (18 mi) 05868 Troy (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,372
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	33.53 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	44.9702
Longitude	-72.0214
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	45.9%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,372

Population

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$64,375

Median household income

$34,894

Per capita income

$178,700

Median home value

$1,038

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

706

Housing units

31.6%

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	306	22.3%
18 and over	1,066	77.7%
65 and over	331	24.1%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,348	97.5%
Two or more races	24	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$64,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 32.7%

$200k–$300k 33.0%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,700
Median rent / month	$1,038
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	22.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	38.1%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	2.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Fuel oil	45.0%
Wood	27.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	266	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	86	13.4%
Male householder, no spouse	102	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	186	29.1%
Households with children under 18	159	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	263	41.1%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	15.1%
Married	51.3%	41.8%
Separated	2.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.9%	17.3%
Divorced	16.1%	25.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 9.7%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	7.2%
Kindergarten	28	10.6%
Elementary school	139	52.7%
High school	64	24.2%
College / grad school	14	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Public administration 13.5%

Professional & management 12.5%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Retail trade 9.4%

Construction 7.9%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Other services 1.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.5%
Service	8.9%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.2%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	17.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	50.6%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,309	95.4%
Spanish	7	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,322	96.4%
Born in same state	1,320	96.2%
Born in different state	798	58.2%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	50	3.6%
Not a US citizen	44	88.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	218	15.9%
German	210	15.3%
Italian	200	14.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	136	9.9%
English	15	1.1%
Polish	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05830

What city is ZIP code 05830 in?

ZIP code 05830 is primarily assigned to Derby Line, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05830 in?

ZIP code 05830 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05830 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 05830 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05830 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 05830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05830?

The median home value in ZIP code 05830 is $178,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 05830?

ZIP code 05830 has an estimated population of 1,372 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05830 in?

ZIP code 05830 observes the EST timezone.