05871 ZIP Code — West Burke, VT

Caledonia County, Vermont

ZIP code 05871 is located in West Burke, Vermont, within Caledonia County. It covers approximately 38.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,306 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05871

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 $214,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,500. 48% 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 26 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 05871 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,306

population

38.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05871 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05871

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05871. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Burke	Acceptable
West Burke	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05837 East Haven (5.4 mi) 05832 East Burke (5.9 mi) 05846 Island Pond (8.5 mi) 05850 Lyndon Center (9.9 mi) 05866 Sheffield (10 mi) 05851 Lyndonville (10.5 mi) 05822 Barton (11.3 mi) 05833 East Charleston (11.3 mi) 05860 Orleans (11.6 mi) 05858 North Concord (11.7 mi) 05839 Glover (13.9 mi) 05872 West Charleston (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,306
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	38.41 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	44.6759
Longitude	-71.9388
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	46.9%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,306

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$33,753

Per capita income

$214,300

Median home value

$910

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

829

Housing units

34.3%

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

115

65–74

122

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	235	18.0%
18 and over	1,071	82.0%
65 and over	371	28.4%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,278	97.1%
Two or more races	18	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.8%
Other race	8	0.6%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.9%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$214,300
Median rent / month	$910
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	41.0%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	27.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	16.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.7%
Fuel oil	39.4%
Wood	31.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	326	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	75	13.7%
Male householder, no spouse	49	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	96	17.6%
Households with children under 18	150	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	260	47.6%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	25.0%
Married	58.2%	54.6%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.5%
Divorced	12.0%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	34.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	10.7%
Kindergarten	7	3.1%
Elementary school	96	42.7%
High school	60	26.7%
College / grad school	38	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.6%

Retail trade 14.3%

Construction 9.7%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Other services 6.7%

Professional & management 6.3%

Public administration 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Information 0.5%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.6%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.3%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 13.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,236	94.6%
Spanish	10	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,298	99.4%
Born in same state	1,288	98.6%
Born in different state	587	44.9%
Foreign born	10	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.6%
Not a US citizen	7	87.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	228	17.5%
Italian	167	12.8%
German	86	6.6%
English	35	2.7%
Arab	32	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	19	1.5%
Polish	12	0.9%
Norwegian	5	0.4%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05871

What city is ZIP code 05871 in?

ZIP code 05871 is primarily assigned to West Burke, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05871 in?

ZIP code 05871 falls within Caledonia County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05871 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 05871 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05871 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 05871 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 05871 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 05871 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05871?

ZIP code 05871 has an estimated population of 1,306 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05871 in?

ZIP code 05871 observes the EST timezone.