ZIP Code 05855 Demographics & Data

About Newport, VT (ZIP Code 05855)

Vermont

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 05855

The 05855 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Newport, VT in Orleans County in the United States. The current population estimate is 7,046. An estimated 23.8% of residents in the 05855 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 44.7 years. About 85.6% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $27,073. The median household income is approximately $49,750, and an estimated 9% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 05855

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 05855 is 7,046.

Newport, VT

The 05855 ZIP Code is associated with Newport, VT in Orleans County.

Area Codes associated with 05855

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 05855 include 802.

Sunrise / Sunset in 05855

Sunrise: 6:56 am
Sunset: 4:13 pm
Sunrise in 05855 6:56 am
Sunrise in 05855 4:13 pm

Weather forecast for 05855

Tonight's forecast for 05855: A chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 05855

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 05855 Fair

Internet in 05855

About 81.4% of households in ZIP Code 05855 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 83.9% have a computer.

Gender in 05855

In ZIP Code 05855, the gender split is approximately 52.4% male and an estimated 47.6% female.

Health Insurance in 05855

Approximately 8.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 05855 (Newport, VT) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 05855

The median household income in ZIP Code 05855 is $49,750, while the region's mean household income is $61,976. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,073. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05855 of $27,073 is approximately 21.7% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,577. An estimated 8.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 10.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.7% of the population in 05855 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 12.3% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 3.0% of 05855 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 05855. 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 05855

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 9.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.0%
$200,000 or more per year 3.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 05855

In ZIP Code 05855, 85.6% of the population graduated high school, while 18.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.5% in this Orleans County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 05855

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.5%
Some college, no degree 18.1%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 11.9%
Graduate or professional degree 6.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 05855. 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 05855

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05855, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 1.4% of 05855 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05855 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.3%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (2.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 05855. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 05855

Industry Percent
White 98.3%
Black or African American 1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 05855

In ZIP Code 05855, 93.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Orleans County region.

Language Spoken in 05855

Language Spoken Percent
English only 93.6%
Spanish 0.3%
Other Indo-European languages 5.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 05855. 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 05855

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05855, an estimated 30.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Orleans County region.

Age of Housing in 05855

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 9.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 10.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 15.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 30.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 05855. 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 05855

Residents of ZIP Code 05855 are older than average. The median age of 44.7 years in ZIP Code 05855 is approximately 17.32% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 05855 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 05855 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 05855. 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 05855

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.6%
5 to 9 years 5.3%
10 to 14 years 5.5%
15 to 19 years 5.3%
20 to 24 years 6.0%
25 to 34 years 13.6%
35 to 44 years 11.0%
45 to 54 years 14.4%
55 to 59 years 7.1%
60 to 64 years 7.5%
65 to 74 years 12.3%
75 to 84 years 6.2%
85 years and over 2.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 05855 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 05855. 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 05855

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 05855 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 05855 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 05855 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 05855

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 05855. 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 05855. 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 05855

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 05855 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05855 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.24 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 2.91% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 35.66% 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 05855. This visualizes electricity rates in 05855 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 05855

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 05855 18.81¢/kWh 15.34¢/kWh 9.67¢/kWh
Vermont 21.4¢/kWh 18.2¢/kWh 11.57¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 05855

Month ZIP Code 05855 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.98 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.5 3 6.31
Mar 4.44 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.04 5.13 7.3
May 5.34 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.41 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.55 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.36 6.08 6.65
Sep 4.89 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.64 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.52 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.16 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

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Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 05855

In 05855, 56.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.7 minutes. Approximately 25.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05855 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 05855 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 05855. 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 05855

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.9%
Construction 10.1%
Manufacturing 12.2%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 15.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.8%
Information 0.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.8%
Other services, except public administration 6.0%
Public administration 7.1%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 05855 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 05855, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 05855 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Orleans County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 05855. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 05855

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 5
Checking or savings account 2
Debt collection 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 05855

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 4
Attempts to collect debt not owed 2
Managing an account 2
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 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 05855. 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.