05874 ZIP Code — Westfield, VT

Orleans County, Vermont

ZIP code 05874 is located in Westfield, Vermont, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 39.53 square miles and serves a population of 656 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05874

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 $239,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,979. 54% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05874 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

656
population
39.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05874 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05874

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City Status
Westfield Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 656
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 39.53 sq mi
Water area 0.11 sq mi
Latitude 44.8808
Longitude -72.4524
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 48.8% 46.5% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 29.5% 31.9% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 20.7% 18.1% 22.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 3.5% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

656
Population
17
People per sq mi
44.1
Median age
$86,979
Median household income
$34,237
Per capita income
$239,200
Median home value
$1,050
Median monthly rent
94.0%
Home ownership
9.2%
Poverty rate
0.6%
Unemployment
291
Housing units
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
24
Under 5
23
38
5–9
36
12
10–14
12
17
15–19
16
12
20–24
12
21
25–34
19
54
35–44
50
37
45–54
35
8
55–59
7
35
60–64
32
53
65–74
49
17
75–84
15
11
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1817326.4%
18 and over48373.6%
65 and over15623.8%
Median age44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%
Asian 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Two or more races 1.5%
GroupCount%
White57687.8%
Asian568.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native142.1%
Two or more races101.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 48.8% 46.5% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 29.5% 31.9% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 20.7% 18.1% 22.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 3.5% 6.0%
Under $10k 1.8%
$10k–$15k 1.8%
$15k–$25k 10.6%
$25k–$35k 6.5%
$35k–$50k 12.4%
$50k–$75k 11.1%
$75k–$100k 12.0%
$100k–$150k 30.9%
$150k–$200k 6.9%
$200k+ 6.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.8%
$10k–$15k1.8%
$15k–$25k10.6%
$25k–$35k6.5%
$35k–$50k12.4%
$50k–$75k11.1%
$75k–$100k12.0%
$100k–$150k30.9%
$150k–$200k6.9%
$200k+6.0%
Median income$86,979

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.4%
$100k–$150k 7.4%
$150k–$200k 19.6%
$200k–$300k 32.4%
$300k–$500k 27.9%
$500k–$1M 9.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$239,200
Median rent / month$1,050
Owner occupied94.0%
Renter occupied6.0%
Vacant28.6%
Single-family detached91.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.6%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.93

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.3%
2000–200918.1%
1990–199916.1%
1980–198915.1%
1970–197919.7%
1960–19693.3%
1950–19593.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier21.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom11.5%
2 bedrooms28.6%
3 bedrooms39.5%
4 bedrooms16.4%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.2%
1 vehicle25.8%
2 vehicles45.2%
3 or more25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity2.3%
Propane / LP gas32.7%
Fuel oil39.6%
Wood23.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12256.2%
Cohabiting couple2712.4%
Male householder, no spouse2913.4%
Female householder, no spouse3918.0%
Households with children under 187233.2%
Households with seniors (65+)10548.4%
Average household size2.89

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.8%18.3%
Married54.0%52.8%
Separated0.0%1.6%
Widowed1.9%21.1%
Divorced8.3%6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%
Some HS, no diploma 1.8%
HS graduate 29.7%
Some college, no degree 18.7%
Associate's degree 14.8%
Bachelor's degree 12.3%
Graduate / professional 17.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.0%
Bachelor's or higher29.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3021.3%
Kindergarten42.8%
Elementary school5841.1%
High school3827.0%
College / grad school117.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%
Public administration 15.0%
Retail trade 13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%
Transportation & utilities 6.9%
Manufacturing 5.6%
Professional & management 5.3%
Wholesale trade 4.4%
Agriculture & mining 3.1%
Other services 2.8%
Construction 1.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.7%
Service19.3%
Sales & office23.1%
Natural resources & construction3.4%
Production & transportation16.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.9%
Government18.7%
Self-employed17.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.6%
Carpool8.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.2%
Work from home13.9%
Other means2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)34.0

Poverty

All people 9.2%
Under 18 years 3.6%
18 and over 11.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 85.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.9%
Retirement income34.6%
Supplemental Security1.8%
Cash public assistance3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP7.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.7%
High blood pressure37.4%
High cholesterol33.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis29.0%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease9.1%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.8%
Binge drinking15.9%
No physical activity23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.1%
Depression22.4%
Fair or poor health14.4%
Poor mental health14.7%
Poor physical health11.5%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.5%
Visited dentist65.3%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss17.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans336.9%
Disability%
Any disability9.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years4.0%
65 and over30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance59.7%
Public insurance50.0%
No insurance3.5%
Uninsured under 192.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only60992.8%
Spanish71.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander71.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)61093.0%
Born in same state57687.8%
Born in different state37557.2%
Foreign born345.2%
Naturalized citizen467.0%
Not a US citizen4087.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian11918.1%
German9314.2%
Arab7511.4%
French548.2%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian81.2%
Polish40.6%
Irish30.5%
English20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.1%
Internet access94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05874

What city is ZIP code 05874 in?

ZIP code 05874 is primarily assigned to Westfield, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05874 in?

ZIP code 05874 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05874 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 05874 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05874 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 05874 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05874?

ZIP code 05874 has an estimated population of 656 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05874?

The median household income in ZIP code 05874 is $86,979, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05874 in?

ZIP code 05874 observes the EST timezone.

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