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Orange County
West Fairlee, VT
05083
05083 ZIP Code — West Fairlee, VT
Orange County, Vermont
ZIP code 05083 is located in
West Fairlee ,
Vermont ,
within Orange County .
It covers approximately 0.79 square miles and serves a population of
259 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 802 .
About ZIP code 05083
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 $54,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $52,813. 74% 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 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 05083 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
259
Population density
328 / sq mi
State FIPS
50
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
0.79 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
43.9291
Longitude
-72.2694
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
802
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.0%
38.1%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
34.9%
36.4%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
12.8%
22.0%
22.5%
Over $200k
2.3%
3.6%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$52,813
Median household income
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 48 18.5% 18 and over 211 81.5% 65 and over 69 26.6% Median age 54.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 256 98.8% Asian 3 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.0%
38.1%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
34.9%
36.4%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
12.8%
22.0%
22.5%
Over $200k
2.3%
3.6%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 5.0% $15k–$25k 32.0% $25k–$35k 9.0% $50k–$75k 13.0% $75k–$100k 19.0% $100k–$150k 10.0% $200k+ 9.0% Median income $52,813
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $54,800 Median rent / month $825 Owner occupied 75.0% Renter occupied 25.0% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 73.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.0% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.17
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 17.0% 2000–2009 14.0% 1990–1999 9.0% 1980–1989 14.0% 1970–1979 3.0% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 5.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 38.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.0% 1 bedroom 2.0% 2 bedrooms 33.0% 3 bedrooms 40.0% 4 bedrooms 20.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.0% 1 vehicle 34.0% 2 vehicles 34.0% 3 or more 29.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 5.0% Propane / LP gas 22.0% Fuel oil 54.0% Wood 7.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 41 41.0% Cohabiting couple 9 9.0% Male householder, no spouse 20 20.0% Female householder, no spouse 30 30.0% Households with children under 18 20 20.0% Households with seniors (65+) 58 58.0% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.4% 36.2% Married 52.0% 31.5% Separated 0.0% 6.9% Widowed 7.1% 13.1% Divorced 18.4% 12.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
10.4%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.2% Bachelor's or higher 14.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 14 22.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 14 22.6% High school 20 32.3% College / grad school 14 22.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Public administration
17.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Professional & management
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 54.0% Service 16.1% Sales & office 9.7% Natural resources & construction 3.2% Production & transportation 16.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.3% Government 33.1% Self-employed 1.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 61.2% Carpool 17.4% Public transit 11.6% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 74.0% Retirement income 31.0% Supplemental Security 3.0% Cash public assistance 2.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.0% High blood pressure 24.7% High cholesterol 27.8% Diabetes 7.0% Heart disease 4.9% Stroke 2.3% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 22.6% Kidney disease 2.2% Pulmonary disease 5.8% Cancer 5.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.4% Binge drinking 21.3% No physical activity 17.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.0% Depression 25.9% Fair or poor health 10.9% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 9.4% No health insurance 9.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.5% Visited dentist 65.3% Cholesterol screening 87.2% Teeth loss 13.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 2 0.9%
Disability % Any disability 24.3% Under 18 16.7% 18–64 years 17.6% 65 and over 43.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.9% Public insurance 44.8% No insurance 13.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 252 97.3% 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) 259 100.0% Born in same state 251 96.9% Born in different state 89 34.4% Foreign born 8 3.1% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 37 14.3% German 13 5% Italian 10 3.9%
Ancestry Count % French 5 1.9% Norwegian 2 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.6% Internet access 77.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05083
What city is ZIP code 05083 in?
ZIP code 05083 is primarily assigned to West Fairlee, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05083 in?
ZIP code 05083 falls within Orange County, Vermont.
Does ZIP code 05083 have a large retiree population?
74% of households in ZIP code 05083 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 05083 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 05083 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 05083?
15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05083?
The median home value in ZIP code 05083 is $54,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 05083 in?
ZIP code 05083 observes the EST timezone.
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