05871 Zip Code Profile

05871 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in West Burke, Vermont. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $53,545/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 05871 is $41,389.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 05871 earn an average of $36,568/year. Women earn only $17,892/year.

762 people in 05871 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 05871? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 26.3 minutes.

The median age here is 44. There are 804 men and 834 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 849 people (out of the 1,638 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 488 homes, and 9 businesses every day. people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

05871 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 45 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ottawa, Canada!) and -72 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,155 feet above sea levell.

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• Greensboro Farmers' Market
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• Northeast Kingdom Winter Market

• Peacham Farmers Market
• St. Johnsbury Farmers Market
• Westmore Farmers' Market
• Willoughby Lake Farmers & Artisans Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 1,638
• White Population: 1,629
• Black Population: 11
• Hispanic Population: 15
• Asian Population: 2
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 15
• Male Population: 804
• Female Population: 834
• Median Age: 44
• Median Age of Males: 43
• Median Age of Females: 44

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: New England
• State: Vermont
• County: Caledonia
• City: West Burke
• Longitude: -71.9
• Latitude: 44.6
• Elevation: 1,156 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 802

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 731
• Drive alone:
• Carpool:
• Public transit:
• Ride bikes or walk:


• Average commute time: 26.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 26
•    5 - 9: 45
•    10 - 14: 49
•    15 - 19: 160
•    20 - 24: 115
•    25 - 29: 55
•    30 - 34: 128
•    35 - 39: 28
•    40 - 44: 20
•    45 - 59: 59
•    60 - 89: 23
•    90 plus: 23

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $171,500
• Average Annual Household Income: $50,208
• Businesses: 15
• Employees: 63
• Annual Payroll: $1,762,000
• Average Family Income: $53,545
• Median Family Income: $33,487
• Average Income for Men: $36,568
• Average Income for Women: $17,892

• 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: 005
• State FIPS Code: 50

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View all schools in West Burke

Primary Schools

Burke Town School

3293 Burke Hollow Road

West Burke, VT 05871

(802) 467-3385

Newark School

1448 Newark Street

Newark, VT 05871

(802) 467-3401