05862 ZIP Code — Peacham, VT

Caledonia County, Vermont

ZIP code 05862 is located in Peacham, Vermont, within Caledonia County. It covers approximately 23.90 square miles and serves a population of 349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05862

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 $231,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($75,938) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05862 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

349

population

23.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Peacham	Acceptable
Peacham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05873 West Danville (6.3 mi) 05647 Cabot (6.4 mi) 05658 Marshfield (6.7 mi) 05046 Groton (7 mi) 05821 Barnet (7.1 mi) 05667 Plainfield (9.2 mi) 05042 East Ryegate (9.8 mi) 05828 Danville (10.1 mi) 05650 East Calais (11.2 mi) 03771 Monroe (11.8 mi) 05681 Woodbury (12.5 mi) 05069 South Ryegate (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	349
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	23.90 sq mi
Water area	0.89 sq mi
Latitude	44.3267
Longitude	-72.2263
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	47.2%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

349

Population

People per sq mi

57.0

Median age

$75,938

Median household income

$52,143

Per capita income

$231,700

Median home value

$819

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

263

Housing units

56.1%

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	53	15.2%
18 and over	296	84.8%
65 and over	115	33.0%
Median age	57.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Two or more races 10%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	309	86.1%
Two or more races	36	10%
Hispanic or Latino	10	2.8%
Black or African American	4	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.9%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 21.8%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 15.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	21.8%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	15.2%
Median income	$75,938

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 26.4%

$200k–$300k 43.6%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,700
Median rent / month	$819
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	42.7%
Single-family detached	89.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	38.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.3%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	12.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	13.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	1.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.2%
Fuel oil	53.3%
Wood	15.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	92	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	10	6.1%
Female householder, no spouse	61	37.0%
Households with children under 18	34	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	55.2%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	21.3%
Married	76.0%	44.3%
Separated	0.0%	4.9%
Widowed	0.8%	21.9%
Divorced	5.8%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 20.2%

Some college, no degree 7.6%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 32.8%

Graduate / professional 23.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	56.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	30	39.5%
High school	12	15.8%
College / grad school	34	44.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.2%

Professional & management 22.4%

Finance & real estate 12.1%

Retail trade 6.1%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Other services 3.6%

Construction 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.2%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.6%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.6%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	16.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.3

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.7%
Retirement income	41.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.9%
65 and over	53.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	55.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	340	97.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	346	99.1%
Born in same state	344	98.6%
Born in different state	128	36.7%
Foreign born	2	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.9%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	114	32.7%
Italian	47	13.5%
Arab	37	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	1.4%
German	2	0.6%
English	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.3%
Internet access	77.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05862

What city is ZIP code 05862 in?

ZIP code 05862 is primarily assigned to Peacham, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05862 in?

ZIP code 05862 falls within Caledonia County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05862 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 05862 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05862 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 05862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05862?

56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 05862 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 05862 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 05862 in?

ZIP code 05862 observes the EST timezone.