ZIP Code 05486 Demographics & Data

About South Hero, VT (ZIP Code 05486)

Vermont

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 05486

The 05486 ZIP Code is primarily associated with South Hero, VT in Grand Isle County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,717. The median household income is at $94,063, while an estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in 05486 is estimated to at 51.6 years, and about 26.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. About 96.0% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $53,706.

Population in 05486

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 05486 is 1,717.

South Hero, VT

The 05486 ZIP Code is associated with South Hero, VT in Grand Isle County.

Area Codes associated with 05486

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 05486 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 05486.

Sunrise / Sunset in 05486

Sunrise: 7:06 am
Sunset: 4:16 pm
Sunrise in 05486 7:06 am
Sunrise in 05486 4:16 pm

Weather forecast for 05486

Tonight's forecast for 05486: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Current air quality in 05486

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 05486 Fair

Internet in 05486

About 89.1% of households in ZIP Code 05486 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 96.2% have a computer.

Gender in 05486

Males comprise about 47.2% of the overall population in ZIP Code 05486, while females account for approximately 52.8%.

Health Insurance in 05486

Approximately 5.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 05486 (South Hero, VT) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 05486

The median household income in ZIP Code 05486 is $94,063, while the region's mean household income is $129,563. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $53,706. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05486 of $53,706 is approximately 55.32% more than the per capita income in Vermont overall of $34,577. An estimated 3.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 66.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 05486 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.0% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.8% of 05486 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 05486

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 5.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 18.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 21.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 11.0%
$200,000 or more per year 13.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 05486

In ZIP Code 05486, 96.0% of the population graduated high school, while 52.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 26.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.9% in this Grand Isle County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 05486

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.9%
Some college, no degree 15.9%
Associate's degree 8.0%
Bachelor's degree 25.4%
Graduate or professional degree 26.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 05486

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05486, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 1.5% of 05486 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05486 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.8%), followed by Black or African American (2.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 05486

Industry Percent
White 96.8%
Black or African American 2.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 05486

In ZIP Code 05486, 96.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Grand Isle County region.

Language Spoken in 05486

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.8%
Spanish 1.8%
Other Indo-European languages 1.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 05486

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05486, an estimated 21.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 2.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Grand Isle County region.

Age of Housing in 05486

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 15.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 21.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 05486

Residents of ZIP Code 05486 are older than average. The median age of 51.6 years in ZIP Code 05486 is approximately 35.43% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.8% of the population in 05486 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 05486 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 05486

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.5%
5 to 9 years 4.3%
10 to 14 years 5.6%
15 to 19 years 6.6%
20 to 24 years 4.4%
25 to 34 years 10.3%
35 to 44 years 7.9%
45 to 54 years 16.8%
55 to 59 years 9.3%
60 to 64 years 10.9%
65 to 74 years 13.1%
75 to 84 years 5.5%
85 years and over 0.8%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 05486 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 05486

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 05486 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 05486 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 05486 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 05486

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 05486

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 05486 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05486 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.46 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.25% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.32% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes electricity rates in 05486 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 05486

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 05486 18.81¢/kWh 15.34¢/kWh 9.67¢/kWh
Vermont 22.62¢/kWh 19.19¢/kWh 11.82¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 05486

Month ZIP Code 05486 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.08 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.94 3 6.31
Mar 4.91 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.17 5.13 7.3
May 5.38 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.49 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.73 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.53 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.32 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.36 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.11 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.48 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes solar power levels in 05486 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 05486

In 05486, 64.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.7 minutes. Approximately 21.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05486 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 05486 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 05486

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 6.6%
Construction 8.2%
Manufacturing 10.9%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Retail trade 13.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.4%
Information 0.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 12.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.0%
Other services, except public administration 1.7%
Public administration 5.3%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 05486 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 05486, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 05486 in the past 12 months. Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Grand Isle County region was fees or interest.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 05486

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 05486

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Fees or interest 1
Problem when making payments 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 05486. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.