05154 ZIP Code — Saxtons River, VT

Windham County, Vermont

ZIP code 05154 is located in Saxtons River, Vermont, within Windham County. It covers approximately 2.58 square miles and serves a population of 585 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05154

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 $250,000. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $140,833.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 59% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05154 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

585

population

2.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05154 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05154

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05154. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saxtons River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05101 Bellows Falls (1.9 mi) 05141 Cambridgeport (3.3 mi) 05158 Westminster (3.5 mi) 05146 Grafton (5.9 mi) 03608 Walpole (7 mi) 05346 Putney (8.5 mi) 05143 Chester (8.9 mi) 03602 Alstead (9.2 mi) 03603 Charlestown (9.8 mi) 05353 Townshend (10.6 mi) 05156 Springfield (12.1 mi) 05345 Newfane (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	585
Population density	227 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	2.58 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	43.1435
Longitude	-72.5091
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	41.2%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	4.7%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	47.8%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	6.3%	5.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

585

Population

227

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$140,833

Median household income

$58,023

Per capita income

$250,000

Median home value

$1,099

Median monthly rent

36.4%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

102

Housing units

66.4%

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	141	24.1%
18 and over	444	75.9%
65 and over	128	21.9%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Asian 1.9%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	566	96.8%
Asian	11	1.9%
Two or more races	8	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	4.7%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	47.8%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	6.3%	5.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 38.8%

$200k+ 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	4.7%
$150k–$200k	38.8%
$200k+	9.7%
Median income	$140,833

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 35.1%

$300k–$500k 26.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$250,000
Median rent / month	$1,099
Owner occupied	36.4%
Renter occupied	63.6%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	69.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.8%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	86.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	61.3%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	57.4%
3 or more	7.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	91.9%
Wood	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	60.1%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	38	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	59	22.9%
Households with children under 18	129	50.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	88	34.1%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	32.0%
Married	62.8%	51.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	7.6%
Divorced	4.0%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 12.9%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 48.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	66.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	28.3%
Kindergarten	17	16.0%
Elementary school	31	29.2%
High school	3	2.8%
College / grad school	25	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 73.4%

Retail trade 6.6%

Professional & management 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Construction 3.2%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Other services 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	67.1%
Service	3.5%
Sales & office	29.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.0%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	36.1%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	59.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 22.0%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.3%
Retirement income	12.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.2%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	28.3%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.1%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.3%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.6%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	506	86.5%
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)	569	97.3%
Born in same state	569	97.3%
Born in different state	177	30.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	2.7%
Not a US citizen	5	31.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	115	19.7%
French	80	13.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	15	2.6%
Polish	11	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05154

What city is ZIP code 05154 in?

ZIP code 05154 is primarily assigned to Saxtons River, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05154 in?

ZIP code 05154 falls within Windham County, Vermont.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05154?

66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 05154 mostly rentals?

64% of occupied units in ZIP code 05154 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05154?

The median household income in ZIP code 05154 is $140,833, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 05154?

ZIP code 05154 has an estimated population of 585 residents, with a density of 227 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05154 in?

ZIP code 05154 observes the EST timezone.