05819 ZIP Code — Saint Johnsbury, VT
Caledonia County, Vermont
ZIP code 05819 is located in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, within Caledonia County. It covers approximately 88.79 square miles and serves a population of 9,383 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.
About ZIP code 05819
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $57,747. 41% 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 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,383
population
88.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05819 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05819
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05819. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Saint Johnsbury | Acceptable |
| Saint Johnsbury | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
05824 Concord (5.9 mi)
05828 Danville (7.9 mi)
05850 Lyndon Center (8.7 mi)
05904 Gilman (9 mi)
05821 Barnet (9.3 mi)
05851 Lyndonville (9.4 mi)
03561 Littleton (9.7 mi)
03771 Monroe (10.4 mi)
05873 West Danville (11.6 mi)
05832 East Burke (12.3 mi)
05858 North Concord (13.4 mi)
05906 Lunenburg (13.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,383 |
| Population density | 106 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 50 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 88.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.41 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.4231 |
| Longitude | -71.9689 |
| 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 | 55.2% | 47.5% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.6% | 31.6% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.0% | 16.9% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 3.9% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
9,383
Population
106
People per sq mi
46.0
Median age
$57,747
Median household income
$35,450
Per capita income
$180,100
Median home value
$899
Median monthly rent
65.7%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
3,062
Housing units
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
193
Under 5
179
260
5–9
242
384
10–14
358
304
15–19
283
237
20–24
221
452
25–34
421
574
35–44
533
671
45–54
624
372
55–59
346
345
60–64
320
655
65–74
609
317
75–84
294
98
85+
91
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,999 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 7,384 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,064 | 22.0% |
| Median age | 46.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.2%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Other race
1.5%
Black or African American
1.3%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,700 | 90.2% |
| Two or more races | 349 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 266 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 143 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 121 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.2% | 47.5% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.6% | 31.6% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.0% | 16.9% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 3.9% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
6.1%
$15k–$25k
9.8%
$25k–$35k
10.8%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $57,747 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
7.3%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
25.3%
$200k–$300k
30.4%
$300k–$500k
8.9%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,100 |
| Median rent / month | $899 |
| Owner occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter occupied | 34.3% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
| Single-family detached | 61.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 14.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% |
| Electricity | 4.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.3% |
| Fuel oil | 57.2% |
| Wood | 10.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,524 | 38.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 413 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 837 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,230 | 30.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,178 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,489 | 37.2% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.4% | 26.0% |
| Married | 39.0% | 42.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
32.4%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
14.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 133 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 956 | 44.3% |
| High school | 543 | 25.2% |
| College / grad school | 465 | 21.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.9%
Retail trade
17.5%
Construction
9.8%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Professional & management
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Information
3.0%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Other services
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.0% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 23.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.8% |
| Government | 15.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
Poverty
All people
14.2%
Under 18 years
17.2%
18 and over
13.4%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
31.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 488 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 14.7% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.7% |
| Public insurance | 49.5% |
| No insurance | 5.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,011 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 65 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 42 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 23 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,146 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 9,104 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 4,501 | 48.0% |
| Foreign born | 42 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 237 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 147 | 62.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,828 | 19.5% |
| Italian | 1,500 | 16% |
| German | 685 | 7.3% |
| Arab | 602 | 6.4% |
| Polish | 181 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 128 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 103 | 1.1% |
| Norwegian | 62 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 24 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.7% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05819
What city is ZIP code 05819 in?
ZIP code 05819 is primarily assigned to Saint Johnsbury, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05819 in?
ZIP code 05819 falls within Caledonia County, Vermont.
Does ZIP code 05819 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 05819 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05819?
The median home value in ZIP code 05819 is $180,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 05819?
ZIP code 05819 has an estimated population of 9,383 residents, with a density of 106 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 05819?
The median household income in ZIP code 05819 is $57,747, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 05819 in?
ZIP code 05819 observes the EST timezone.