05459 ZIP Code — Highgate Center, VT

Franklin County, Vermont

ZIP code 05459 is located in Highgate Center, Vermont, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 22.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,835 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05459

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 $237,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,364. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 05459 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,835

population

22.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05459 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05459

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Highgate Center	Acceptable
Highgate Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05457 Franklin (4.8 mi) 05483 Sheldon (5.7 mi) 05488 Swanton (7.4 mi) 05455 Fairfield (10.8 mi) 05455 Fairfield (10.8 mi) 05479 Saint Albans (11.2 mi) 05450 Enosburg Falls (11.4 mi) 05478 Saint Albans (11.5 mi) 05440 Alburgh (13.1 mi) 05463 Isle La Motte (15.1 mi) 05448 East Fairfield (15.3 mi) 05474 North Hero (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,835
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	22.45 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	44.9633
Longitude	-73.0096
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	42.0%	38.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	33.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	23.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,835

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$76,364

Median household income

$31,939

Per capita income

$237,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

615

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

165

20–24

109

201

25–34

133

138

35–44

45–54

112

55–59

60–64

135

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	283	15.4%
18 and over	1,552	84.6%
65 and over	389	21.2%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.7%

Two or more races 14.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,536	79.7%
Two or more races	285	14.8%
Hispanic or Latino	93	4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	38.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	33.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	23.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 29.8%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	23.4%
$100k–$150k	29.8%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
Median income	$76,364

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 59.8%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	1.7%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	54.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	60.1%
3 or more	19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%
Fuel oil	65.4%
Wood	13.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	382	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	171	23.9%
Male householder, no spouse	96	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	65	9.1%
Households with children under 18	147	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	289	40.5%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.6%	28.8%
Married	44.4%	59.2%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	7.8%
Divorced	4.0%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	12.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	152	59.4%
High school	8	3.1%
College / grad school	63	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.6%

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Retail trade 11.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Other services 6.5%

Public administration 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Construction 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	32.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.0%
Retirement income	12.0%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	28.2%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	48.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	35.6%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,771	96.5%
Spanish	21	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,794	97.8%
Born in same state	1,785	97.3%
Born in different state	1,716	93.5%
Foreign born	9	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	41	2.2%
Not a US citizen	27	65.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	371	20.2%
German	333	18.1%
French	119	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	111	6%
Polish	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05459

What city is ZIP code 05459 in?

ZIP code 05459 is primarily assigned to Highgate Center, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05459 in?

ZIP code 05459 falls within Franklin County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05459 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 05459 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05459?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 05459 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 05459 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05459?

ZIP code 05459 has an estimated population of 1,835 residents, with a density of 82 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05459 in?

ZIP code 05459 observes the EST timezone.