The 05491 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Vergennes, VT in Addison County in the United States. The current population estimate is 5,750. The median household income is $72,275, while about 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 05491 is estimated to at 45.6 years, and about 24.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. About 94.1% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $34,518.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 05491 is $72,275, while the region's mean household income is $81,254. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,518. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05491 of $34,518 is approximately 0.17% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,577. An estimated 5.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 46.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.1% of the population in 05491 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.2% of 05491 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 24.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.2% |
In ZIP Code 05491, 94.1% of the population graduated high school, while 32.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.1% in this Addison County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.3% |
| Associate's degree | 12.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05491, 98.7% is one race, while 1.3% are two or more races. Approximately 1.7% of 05491 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05491 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.9%), followed by Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (0.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.7% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
In ZIP Code 05491, 97.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Addison County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05491, an estimated 28.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.6% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Addison County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 28.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 05491 are older than average. The median age of 45.6 years in ZIP Code 05491 is approximately 19.69% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.9% of the population in 05491 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, 1.5% of 05491 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05491 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.47% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 05491 | 16.88¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 9.5¢/kWh |
| Vermont | 22.62¢/kWh | 19.19¢/kWh | 11.82¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.47¢/kWh | 8.51¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 05491 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.89 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.21 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.89 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.38 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.42 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.53 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.82 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.76 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.26 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.84 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.96 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.17 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 05491, 70.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.0 minutes. Approximately 24.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05491 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.0% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 05491 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.8% |
| Construction | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.1% |
| Retail trade | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.6% |
| Information | 0.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.7% |
| Public administration | 2.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 05491, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 05491 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Addison County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 2 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 2 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Problem when making payments | 1 |