05832 ZIP Code — East Burke, VT

Caledonia County, Vermont

ZIP code 05832 is located in East Burke, Vermont, within Caledonia County. It covers approximately 25.11 square miles and serves a population of 1,157 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05832

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $285,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,615) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% 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 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05832 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,157
population
25.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05832 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05832

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05832. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
East Burke Acceptable
East Burke Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
05871 West Burke (5.9 mi) 05837 East Haven (6.1 mi) 05850 Lyndon Center (6.7 mi) 05858 North Concord (7 mi) 05851 Lyndonville (8.1 mi) 05824 Concord (11.1 mi) 05866 Sheffield (11.9 mi) 05819 Saint Johnsbury (12.3 mi) 05906 Lunenburg (13.1 mi) 05846 Island Pond (13.1 mi) 05904 Gilman (13.7 mi) 05828 Danville (14.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,157
Population density 46 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 005
Geography
Land area 25.11 sq mi
Water area 0.11 sq mi
Latitude 44.5943
Longitude -71.9009
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 53.1% 47.5% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 30.3% 31.6% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 10.5% 16.9% 22.5%
Over $200k 6.1% 3.9% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,157
Population
46
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$69,615
Median household income
$42,350
Per capita income
$285,100
Median home value
$872
Median monthly rent
94.6%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
697
Housing units
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
27
Under 5
26
56
5–9
54
36
10–14
35
71
15–19
70
13
20–24
13
58
25–34
56
99
35–44
97
88
45–54
85
25
55–59
24
25
60–64
25
69
65–74
67
19
75–84
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1831527.2%
18 and over84272.8%
65 and over17415.0%
Median age38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%
Two or more races 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,15199.2%
Two or more races40.3%
Hispanic or Latino30.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.1% 47.5% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 30.3% 31.6% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 10.5% 16.9% 22.5%
Over $200k 6.1% 3.9% 6.0%
Under $10k 4.0%
$10k–$15k 0.5%
$15k–$25k 2.8%
$25k–$35k 8.2%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$50k–$75k 28.6%
$75k–$100k 12.7%
$100k–$150k 12.9%
$150k–$200k 5.4%
$200k+ 14.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.0%
$10k–$15k0.5%
$15k–$25k2.8%
$25k–$35k8.2%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$50k–$75k28.6%
$75k–$100k12.7%
$100k–$150k12.9%
$150k–$200k5.4%
$200k+14.3%
Median income$69,615

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.0%
$100k–$150k 5.5%
$150k–$200k 14.6%
$200k–$300k 35.7%
$300k–$500k 19.1%
$500k–$1M 19.6%
$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$285,100
Median rent / month$872
Owner occupied94.6%
Renter occupied5.4%
Vacant40.8%
Single-family detached74.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.8%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.79

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201916.7%
2000–200922.9%
1990–19997.6%
1980–198915.8%
1970–197918.6%
1960–19692.9%
1950–19591.4%
1940–19490.4%
1939 or earlier13.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.5%
1 bedroom6.0%
2 bedrooms21.5%
3 bedrooms48.6%
4 bedrooms11.8%
5+ bedrooms8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle25.8%
2 vehicles49.1%
3 or more22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity5.4%
Propane / LP gas27.7%
Fuel oil23.0%
Wood43.4%
Solar0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family24457.3%
Cohabiting couple429.9%
Male householder, no spouse7016.4%
Female householder, no spouse7016.4%
Households with children under 1816037.6%
Households with seniors (65+)11426.8%
Average household size2.72

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.1%27.8%
Married58.2%53.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%6.2%
Divorced3.8%12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 38.2%
Some college, no degree 18.4%
Associate's degree 4.9%
Bachelor's degree 18.0%
Graduate / professional 15.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.4%
Bachelor's or higher33.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool143.9%
Kindergarten6618.2%
Elementary school10528.9%
High school9125.1%
College / grad school8724.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%
Agriculture & mining 14.7%
Retail trade 12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%
Other services 8.8%
Manufacturing 8.0%
Public administration 5.0%
Construction 4.6%
Professional & management 4.3%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Finance & real estate 0.6%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.6%
Service24.4%
Sales & office12.3%
Natural resources & construction20.4%
Production & transportation11.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.1%
Government7.7%
Self-employed19.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.5%
Carpool3.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.4%
Work from home24.2%
Other means1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)24.5

Poverty

All people 5.0%
Under 18 years 3.5%
18 and over 5.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 15.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.6%
Retirement income13.8%
Supplemental Security6.3%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP2.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.7%
High blood pressure31.7%
High cholesterol29.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Heart disease6.6%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis27.9%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.6%
Binge drinking18.0%
No physical activity22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.1%
Depression25.9%
Fair or poor health12.6%
Poor mental health15.5%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.7%
Visited dentist66.5%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss15.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans505.9%
Disability%
Any disability8.9%
Under 186.0%
18–64 years11.7%
65 and over3.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance50.5%
Public insurance58.9%
No insurance3.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,10495.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,11996.7%
Born in same state1,11996.7%
Born in different state68158.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen383.3%
Not a US citizen2771.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French17815.4%
Italian11710.1%
Arab998.6%
AncestryCount%
German867.4%
Norwegian111%
English10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.8%
Internet access95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05832

What city is ZIP code 05832 in?

ZIP code 05832 is primarily assigned to East Burke, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05832 in?

ZIP code 05832 falls within Caledonia County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05832 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 05832 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05832?

ZIP code 05832 has an estimated population of 1,157 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05832?

The median home value in ZIP code 05832 is $285,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05832?

The median household income in ZIP code 05832 is $69,615, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05832 in?

ZIP code 05832 observes the EST timezone.

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