05051 ZIP Code — Newbury, VT

Orange County, Vermont

ZIP code 05051 is located in Newbury, Vermont, within Orange County. It covers approximately 32.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05051

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 $238,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,083. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% 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 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05051 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,232

population

32.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newbury	Acceptable
Newbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03765 Haverhill (3.2 mi) 05081 Wells River (4.3 mi) 03774 North Haverhill (5.2 mi) 05033 Bradford (6.1 mi) 05040 East Corinth (6.3 mi) 03780 Pike (6.3 mi) 05069 South Ryegate (6.3 mi) 03779 Piermont (7.7 mi) 05076 Topsham (8.4 mi) 03740 Bath (8.5 mi) 03785 Woodsville (9.4 mi) 05042 East Ryegate (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,232
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	32.01 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	44.0766
Longitude	-72.0896
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	42.5%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,232

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$67,083

Median household income

$38,505

Per capita income

$238,000

Median home value

$1,125

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

648

Housing units

40.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	248	20.1%
18 and over	984	79.9%
65 and over	253	20.5%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,187	95.6%
Two or more races	36	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.8%
Black or African American	9	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$67,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

$300k–$500k 23.7%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$238,000
Median rent / month	$1,125
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	28.1%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	28.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	35.0%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	0.5%
Propane / LP gas	33.3%
Fuel oil	33.7%
Wood	25.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	259	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	48	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	94	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	145	26.6%
Households with children under 18	182	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	184	33.7%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.1%	30.7%
Married	63.2%	48.4%
Separated	5.3%	3.2%
Widowed	1.3%	7.4%
Divorced	11.1%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 22.1%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 20.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	40.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	16.5%
Kindergarten	31	12.2%
Elementary school	37	14.5%
High school	30	11.8%
College / grad school	115	45.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.7%

Construction 18.3%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Retail trade 7.9%

Professional & management 6.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Other services 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.7%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	6.0%
Natural resources & construction	24.7%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	2.9%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 4.4%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 6.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,084	88.0%
Spanish	18	1.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	1.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,185	96.2%
Born in same state	1,184	96.1%
Born in different state	331	26.9%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	47	3.8%
Not a US citizen	33	70.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	320	26%
Italian	303	24.6%
Arab	133	10.8%
German	71	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	20	1.6%
Dutch	7	0.6%
Norwegian	2	0.2%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05051

What city is ZIP code 05051 in?

ZIP code 05051 is primarily assigned to Newbury, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05051 in?

ZIP code 05051 falls within Orange County, Vermont.

What is the population of ZIP code 05051?

ZIP code 05051 has an estimated population of 1,232 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05051?

The median household income in ZIP code 05051 is $67,083, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05051?

The median home value in ZIP code 05051 is $238,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05051 in?

ZIP code 05051 observes the EST timezone.