05079 ZIP Code — Vershire, VT

Orange County, Vermont

ZIP code 05079 is located in Vershire, Vermont, within Orange County. It covers approximately 35.56 square miles and serves a population of 863 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05079

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,759. 44% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05079 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

863

population

35.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05079 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05079

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vershire	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05039 Corinth (5.3 mi) 05058 Post Mills (5.9 mi) 05072 Strafford (6 mi) 05038 Chelsea (7 mi) 05045 Fairlee (7.5 mi) 05075 Thetford Center (7.9 mi) 05077 Tunbridge (8.1 mi) 05033 Bradford (8.8 mi) 05675 Washington (9.1 mi) 05070 South Strafford (9.3 mi) 05040 East Corinth (9.7 mi) 05041 East Randolph (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	863
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	35.56 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	43.9556
Longitude	-72.3299
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	29.9%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	43.7%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

863

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$66,759

Median household income

$36,291

Per capita income

$180,900

Median home value

$1,036

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

435

Housing units

33.9%

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	142	16.5%
18 and over	721	83.5%
65 and over	212	24.6%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.7%

Two or more races 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Other race 3.7%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	744	80.7%
Two or more races	71	7.7%
Hispanic or Latino	59	6.4%
Other race	34	3.7%
Black or African American	10	1.1%
Asian	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	43.7%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 26.8%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	26.8%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$66,759

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 25.7%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,900
Median rent / month	$1,036
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	41.4%
3 bedrooms	34.6%
4 bedrooms	5.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	1.8%
Propane / LP gas	18.7%
Fuel oil	32.3%
Wood	42.2%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	186	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	27	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	119	30.1%
Female householder, no spouse	64	16.2%
Households with children under 18	74	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	37.9%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	22.3%
Married	48.6%	55.5%
Separated	1.2%	5.3%
Widowed	2.0%	3.9%
Divorced	23.5%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 22.7%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	33.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	10.1%
Kindergarten	13	7.7%
Elementary school	67	39.9%
High school	32	19.0%
College / grad school	39	23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Agriculture & mining 18.4%

Retail trade 16.9%

Construction 8.7%

Professional & management 7.1%

Other services 6.0%

Public administration 4.9%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	28.2%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 36.4%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	25.8%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	7.3%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	17.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.4%
Public insurance	55.6%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	834	96.6%
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)	840	97.3%
Born in same state	826	95.7%
Born in different state	234	27.1%
Foreign born	14	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	23	2.7%
Not a US citizen	13	56.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	240	27.8%
Italian	120	13.9%
Arab	54	6.3%
German	20	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	1.4%
English	11	1.3%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05079

What city is ZIP code 05079 in?

ZIP code 05079 is primarily assigned to Vershire, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05079 in?

ZIP code 05079 falls within Orange County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05079 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 05079 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05079 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 05079 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05079?

The median home value in ZIP code 05079 is $180,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 05079?

ZIP code 05079 has an estimated population of 863 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05079 in?

ZIP code 05079 observes the EST timezone.