05086 ZIP Code — West Topsham, VT

Orange County, Vermont

ZIP code 05086 is located in West Topsham, Vermont, within Orange County. It covers approximately 29.38 square miles and serves a population of 563 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05086

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 $181,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,000. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 05086 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

563
population
29.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05086 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05086

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05086. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
West Topsham Acceptable
West Topsham Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
05076 Topsham (3.3 mi) 05649 East Barre (4.5 mi) 05040 East Corinth (6 mi) 05675 Washington (6.9 mi) 05039 Corinth (6.9 mi) 05069 South Ryegate (7.3 mi) 05046 Groton (7.4 mi) 05641 Barre (8 mi) 05654 Graniteville (8.6 mi) 05033 Bradford (10.7 mi) 05081 Wells River (10.9 mi) 05051 Newbury (11.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 563
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 29.38 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 44.1275
Longitude -72.3080
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 29.7% 38.1% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 51.4% 36.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 18.1% 22.0% 22.5%
Over $200k 0.8% 3.6% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

563
Population
19
People per sq mi
37.3
Median age
$76,000
Median household income
$37,073
Per capita income
$181,300
Median home value
$955
Median monthly rent
85.1%
Home ownership
25.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
337
Housing units
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
11
17
5–9
16
26
10–14
25
8
15–19
8
4
20–24
3
72
25–34
68
29
35–44
28
31
45–54
29
13
55–59
13
18
60–64
16
32
65–74
30
24
75–84
23
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812321.8%
18 and over44078.2%
65 and over11620.6%
Median age37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%
Two or more races 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
GroupCount%
White54496.3%
Two or more races193.4%
Hispanic or Latino20.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.7% 38.1% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 51.4% 36.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 18.1% 22.0% 22.5%
Over $200k 0.8% 3.6% 6.0%
$10k–$15k 10.9%
$15k–$25k 7.3%
$25k–$35k 12.5%
$35k–$50k 6.0%
$50k–$75k 10.1%
$75k–$100k 21.4%
$100k–$150k 20.6%
$150k–$200k 5.2%
$200k+ 6.0%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k10.9%
$15k–$25k7.3%
$25k–$35k12.5%
$35k–$50k6.0%
$50k–$75k10.1%
$75k–$100k21.4%
$100k–$150k20.6%
$150k–$200k5.2%
$200k+6.0%
Median income$76,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%
$50k–$100k 9.5%
$100k–$150k 32.2%
$150k–$200k 12.3%
$200k–$300k 26.1%
$300k–$500k 10.9%
$500k–$1M 5.2%
$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$181,300
Median rent / month$955
Owner occupied85.1%
Renter occupied14.9%
Vacant33.7%
Single-family detached88.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.0%
Median rooms4.8
Avg household size (owned)2.33

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.4%
2000–200923.3%
1990–19998.6%
1980–198921.9%
1970–197914.4%
1960–19695.3%
1950–19592.1%
1940–19492.1%
1939 or earlier19.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)6.1%
1 bedroom10.7%
2 bedrooms40.4%
3 bedrooms34.8%
4 bedrooms6.1%
5+ bedrooms1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.0%
1 vehicle33.1%
2 vehicles41.1%
3 or more21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.2%
Propane / LP gas31.9%
Fuel oil30.6%
Wood32.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10642.7%
Cohabiting couple3413.7%
Male householder, no spouse3514.1%
Female householder, no spouse7329.4%
Households with children under 189036.3%
Households with seniors (65+)8132.7%
Average household size2.27

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.8%32.5%
Married55.3%45.6%
Separated1.3%1.8%
Widowed0.0%8.3%
Divorced9.6%11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 5.5%
HS graduate 42.7%
Some college, no degree 19.6%
Associate's degree 11.1%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate / professional 4.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.9%
Bachelor's or higher18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool65.5%
Kindergarten2422.0%
Elementary school5651.4%
High school2018.3%
College / grad school32.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%
Construction 24.6%
Other services 8.5%
Transportation & utilities 6.1%
Wholesale trade 5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%
Professional & management 4.8%
Agriculture & mining 4.4%
Retail trade 4.1%
Public administration 3.4%
Manufacturing 2.7%
Finance & real estate 2.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.5%
Service22.9%
Sales & office17.4%
Natural resources & construction31.1%
Production & transportation8.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.5%
Government20.5%
Self-employed15.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.5%
Carpool12.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home4.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)33.2

Poverty

All people 25.4%
Under 18 years 41.5%
18 and over 20.9%
Married-couple families 17.9%
Female-led households 41.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.0%
Retirement income26.2%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP11.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.0%
High blood pressure29.0%
High cholesterol30.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Heart disease6.6%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis26.3%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.2%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.9%
Binge drinking18.9%
No physical activity20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.0%
Depression25.5%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health15.1%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.3%
Visited dentist62.3%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss16.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans184.1%
Disability%
Any disability12.6%
Under 188.1%
18–64 years12.0%
65 and over19.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.0%
Public insurance54.5%
No insurance2.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only54095.9%
Spanish40.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander40.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)56099.5%
Born in same state55298.0%
Born in different state25044.4%
Foreign born81.4%
Naturalized citizen30.5%
Not a US citizen3100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian10117.9%
French8915.8%
German7613.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab366.4%
Polish40.7%
English20.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.0%
Internet access89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05086

What city is ZIP code 05086 in?

ZIP code 05086 is primarily assigned to West Topsham, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05086 in?

ZIP code 05086 falls within Orange County, Vermont.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05086?

25% of residents in ZIP code 05086 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 05086 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 05086 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05086 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 05086 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05086?

The median home value in ZIP code 05086 is $181,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 05086 in?

ZIP code 05086 observes the EST timezone.

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