05857 ZIP Code — Newport Center, VT

Orleans County, Vermont

ZIP code 05857 is located in Newport Center, Vermont, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 39.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,490 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05857

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,865. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05857 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,490

population

39.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05857 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05857

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05857. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newport Center	Acceptable
Newport Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05855 Newport (5.1 mi) 05868 Troy (5.8 mi) 05859 North Troy (7.1 mi) 05845 Irasburg (8.5 mi) 05829 Derby (10.7 mi) 05847 Lowell (12.1 mi) 05820 Albany (12.4 mi) 05860 Orleans (12.9 mi) 05872 West Charleston (13 mi) 05830 Derby Line (13.9 mi) 05822 Barton (14.3 mi) 05471 Montgomery Center (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,490
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	39.90 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	44.9230
Longitude	-72.2975
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	42.2%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,490

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$72,865

Median household income

$39,799

Per capita income

$225,400

Median home value

$1,021

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

639

Housing units

29.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	240	16.1%
18 and over	1,250	83.9%
65 and over	336	22.6%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Asian 3.7%

Two or more races 3.1%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,361	90.6%
Asian	56	3.7%
Two or more races	47	3.1%
Black or African American	20	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.8%
Other race	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$72,865

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 45.6%

$300k–$500k 13.1%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,400
Median rent / month	$1,021
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	10.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.9%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	27.6%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.4%
Propane / LP gas	23.3%
Fuel oil	51.7%
Wood	22.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	315	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	56	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	97	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	159	25.4%
Households with children under 18	173	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	255	40.7%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	30.4%
Married	59.1%	52.4%
Separated	2.9%	0.5%
Widowed	2.9%	10.7%
Divorced	6.1%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 16.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	29.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	10.0%
Kindergarten	6	2.2%
Elementary school	53	19.6%
High school	91	33.7%
College / grad school	93	34.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Retail trade 17.0%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Construction 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Other services 6.7%

Public administration 3.8%

Professional & management 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	15.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 54.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	9.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	18.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,392	93.4%
Spanish	44	3.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	44	3.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,463	98.2%
Born in same state	1,394	93.6%
Born in different state	996	66.8%
Foreign born	69	4.6%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.8%
Not a US citizen	15	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	358	24%
Arab	220	14.8%
Italian	156	10.5%
French	144	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	16	1.1%
English	10	0.7%
Irish	2	0.1%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05857

What city is ZIP code 05857 in?

ZIP code 05857 is primarily assigned to Newport Center, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05857 in?

ZIP code 05857 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05857 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 05857 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05857 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 05857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05857?

ZIP code 05857 has an estimated population of 1,490 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05857?

The median home value in ZIP code 05857 is $225,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 05857 in?

ZIP code 05857 observes the EST timezone.