05855 Zip Code Profile

05855 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Newport, Vermont. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $48,416/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 05855 is $40,098.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 05855 earn an average of $38,182/year. Women earn only $16,811/year.

3,238 people in 05855 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 05855? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 18.0 minutes.

The median age here is 42. There are 3,636 men and 3,534 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,642 people (out of the 7,170 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,959 homes, and 326 businesses every day. people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

05855 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 45 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Bordeaux, France!) and -72 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 721 feet above sea levell.

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• Craftsbury Common Market
• Greensboro Farmers' Market
• Richford Farmers' Market

• Westmore Farmers' Market
• Willoughby Lake Farmers & Artisans Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 7,170
• White Population: 6,977
• Black Population: 107
• Hispanic Population: 97
• Asian Population: 46
• Hawaiian Population: 12
• Indian Population: 131
• Male Population: 3,636
• Female Population: 3,534
• Median Age: 42
• Median Age of Males: 40
• Median Age of Females: 45

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: New England
• State: Vermont
• County: Orleans
• City: Newport
• Longitude: -72.2
• Latitude: 44.9
• Elevation: 722 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 802

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,153
• Drive alone:
• Carpool:
• Public transit:
• Ride bikes or walk:


• Average commute time: 18.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 240
•    5 - 9: 646
•    10 - 14: 795
•    15 - 19: 597
•    20 - 24: 380
•    25 - 29: 59
•    30 - 34: 127
•    35 - 39: 20
•    40 - 44: 47
•    45 - 59: 69
•    60 - 89: 68
•    90 plus: 105

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $157,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $38,137
• Businesses: 283
• Employees: 3,465
• Annual Payroll: $125,336,000
• Average Family Income: $48,416
• Median Family Income: $30,000
• Average Income for Men: $38,182
• Average Income for Women: $16,811

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 00
• Congressional District Land Area: 9249.0
• Sr Senator: Patrick J. Leahy (D)
• Jr Senator: Bernard Sanders (I)
• US House Representative: Peter Welch (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 019
• State FIPS Code: 50

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View all schools in Newport

Primary Schools

Newport City Elem Schools

166 Sias Avenue

Newport, VT 05855

(802) 334-2455

High Schools

North Country Career Center

209 Veterans Avenue

Newport, VT 05855

(802) 334-5469

North Country Sr Uhsd #22

209 Veterans Ave

Newport, VT 05855

(802) 334-7921

Other Schools

Orleans Essex North S.U.

338 Highland Ave, Suite 4

Newport, VT 05855

(802) 766-2251