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Orleans County
West Charleston, VT
05872
05872 ZIP Code — West Charleston, VT
Orleans County, Vermont
ZIP code 05872 is located in
West Charleston ,
Vermont ,
within Orleans County .
It covers approximately 30.60 square miles and serves a population of
893 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 802 .
About ZIP code 05872
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 $174,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $45,134. 43% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 05872 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
893
Population density
29 / sq mi
State FIPS
50
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
30.60 sq mi
Water area
1.39 sq mi
Latitude
44.8635
Longitude
-72.0458
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
802
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.3%
46.5%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
32.5%
31.9%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
13.3%
18.1%
22.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$45,134
Median household income
$174,800
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 168 18.8% 18 and over 725 81.2% 65 and over 213 23.9% Median age 46.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 876 98.1% Two or more races 14 1.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.3%
46.5%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
32.5%
31.9%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
13.3%
18.1%
22.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.7% $10k–$15k 3.9% $15k–$25k 2.4% $25k–$35k 35.3% $35k–$50k 14.4% $50k–$75k 15.1% $75k–$100k 8.3% $100k–$150k 17.0% $150k–$200k 1.2% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $45,134
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $174,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 92.7% Renter occupied 7.3% Vacant 24.4% Single-family detached 92.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.0% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 1.95
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.7% 2000–2009 12.9% 1990–1999 12.5% 1980–1989 16.5% 1970–1979 16.7% 1960–1969 7.7% 1950–1959 6.4% 1940–1949 3.3% 1939 or earlier 20.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.2% 1 bedroom 11.6% 2 bedrooms 20.2% 3 bedrooms 53.9% 4 bedrooms 4.2% 5+ bedrooms 2.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.9% 1 vehicle 38.4% 2 vehicles 49.6% 3 or more 10.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 3.6% Propane / LP gas 5.8% Fuel oil 52.8% Wood 30.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 213 51.8% Cohabiting couple 17 4.1% Male householder, no spouse 45 10.9% Female householder, no spouse 136 33.1% Households with children under 18 89 21.7% Households with seniors (65+) 186 45.3% Average household size 2.17
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.9% 25.2% Married 63.7% 57.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.8% 8.3% Divorced 5.5% 9.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.1% Bachelor's or higher 12.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 17 12.1% Kindergarten 38 27.1% Elementary school 45 32.1% High school 12 8.6% College / grad school 28 20.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.2%
Professional & management
12.3%
Agriculture & mining
8.6%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Public administration
1.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.7% Service 18.1% Sales & office 10.2% Natural resources & construction 15.0% Production & transportation 15.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.4% Government 4.2% Self-employed 13.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.0% Carpool 3.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.0% Work from home 11.9% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 27.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.1% Retirement income 24.6% Supplemental Security 2.7% Cash public assistance 3.2% Food stamps / SNAP 11.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.8% High blood pressure 37.4% High cholesterol 34.2% Diabetes 9.7% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 28.8% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.6% Binge drinking 16.4% No physical activity 23.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.9% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.4% Visited dentist 64.3% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 18.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 44 6.1%
Disability % Any disability 17.1% Under 18 3.0% 18–64 years 5.1% 65 and over 57.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.9% Public insurance 56.1% No insurance 1.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 824 92.3% 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) 874 97.9% Born in same state 874 97.9% Born in different state 621 69.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 19 2.1% Not a US citizen 2 10.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 217 24.3% German 110 12.3% Italian 103 11.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 57 6.4% English 48 5.4% Dutch 6 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.0% Internet access 89.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05872
What city is ZIP code 05872 in?
ZIP code 05872 is primarily assigned to West Charleston, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05872 in?
ZIP code 05872 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.
Is ZIP code 05872 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 05872 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 05872?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 05872 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 05872 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05872?
The median home value in ZIP code 05872 is $174,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 05872 in?
ZIP code 05872 observes the EST timezone.
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