The 05872 ZIP Code is primarily associated with West Charleston, VT in Orleans County in the United States. The current population estimate is 848. An estimated 30.2% of residents in the 05872 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 42.7 years. About 80.9% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $22,868. Approximately 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $31,111.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 05872 is $31,111, while the region's mean household income is $49,752. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,868. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05872 of $22,868 is approximately 33.86% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,577. An estimated 10.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately14.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.9% of the population in 05872 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.8% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 05872 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 18.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 18.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.5% |
In ZIP Code 05872, 80.9% of the population graduated high school, while 10.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.8% in this Orleans County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 15.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 44.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05872, 96.3% is one race, while 3.7% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 05872 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05872 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.5%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.8% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 05872, 94.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Orleans County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05872, an estimated 24.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Orleans County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 24.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 05872 are older than average. The median age of 42.7 years in ZIP Code 05872 is approximately 12.07% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.3% of the population in 05872 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.6% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 05872 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 05872 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 05872 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05872 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.25 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 3.16% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 35.51% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 05872 | 17.2¢/kWh | 17.97¢/kWh | 9.98¢/kWh |
| Vermont | 21.4¢/kWh | 18.2¢/kWh | 11.57¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 05872 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.02 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.83 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.69 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.14 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.21 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.1 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.39 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.3 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.07 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.38 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.68 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.26 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 05872, 60.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.8 minutes. Approximately 20.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05872 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 05872 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 9.4% |
| Construction | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 15.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.7% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.9% |
| Public administration | 3.0% |