05855 ZIP Code
Newport, Vermont
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 05855 |
| City/Town: | Newport |
| County: | Orleans |
| State: | Vermont |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,638 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,332 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,255 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,897 |
| Median Home Value: | $183,400 |
| Land Area: | 59.1 sq miles
153.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 11.2 sq miles
28.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.9270, -72.1924 |
Population Information (05855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,638 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,956 | 51.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,682 | 48.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 337 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 256 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 387 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 393 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 563 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,228 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 683 | 8.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 894 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 590 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 553 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 995 | 13.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 506 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 253 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (05855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $183,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $877 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,897 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,263 | 83.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 634 | 16.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,297 | 70.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 966 | 29.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (05855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,702 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 226 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 437 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,138 | 37.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 829 | 14.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 592 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 930 | 16.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 550 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (05855 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,332 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,512 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,802 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,255 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (05855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,965 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,564 | 89.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 401 | 10.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,612 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,634 | 73.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 732 | 20.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 195 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (05855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,295 | 95.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 100 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 16 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 206 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 57 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 64 | 0.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (05855 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 158 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 129 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 302 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 369 | 11.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 505 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 516 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 488 | 15.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 433 | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 175 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 188 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (05855 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,635 | 73.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 409 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 16 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 129 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 38 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 273 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (05855 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 264 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 537 | 15.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 44 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 538 | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 99 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 50 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 162 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 142 | 4.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 863 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 414 | 11.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 120 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 301 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (05855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (05855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,034 | 92.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,556 | 59.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,071 | 53.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 141 | 1.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (05855 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,257 | 69.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,419 | 43.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 983 | 30.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 343 | 10.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 202 | 6.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 463 | 14.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (05855 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,658 | 68.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 21 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 324 | 8.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 334 | 8.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 175 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 35 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 100 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 250 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (05855 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 137 | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 428 | 11.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 377 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 587 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 591 | 15.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 381 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 173 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 223 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 989 | 25.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (05855 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 109 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 437 | 11.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,077 | 27.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,549 | 39.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 619 | 15.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 106 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (05855 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 45 | 1.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 428 | 13.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 134 | 4.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,286 | 70.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 306 | 9.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 60 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (05855 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 370 | 11.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,331 | 40.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,201 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 361 | 11.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (05855 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 83 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 254 | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 479 | 20.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 655 | 28.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 437 | 19.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 289 | 12.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 81 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (05855 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,424 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $715 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $877 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 | 2.38 |
Households (05855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,263 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,431 | 43.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 441 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 639 | 19.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 943 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 724 | 22.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,223 | 37.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.79 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (05855 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,442 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,270 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,493 | 43.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 77 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 510 | 14.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 821 | 23.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (05855 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,327 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 124 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 23 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 570 | 43.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 292 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 318 | 24.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (05855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,428 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 537 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,175 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,580 | 22.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 122 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 866 | 54.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 592 | 37.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (05855 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,442 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,140 | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 518 | 45.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 619 | 54.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 313 | 27.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (05855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,437 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 26 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 201 | 773.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 201 | 773.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 201 | 773.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 21 | 80.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 34.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 52 | 200.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 115 | 442.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (05855 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,301 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,976 | 95.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 325 | 4.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 45 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 270 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (05855 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,263 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,022 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
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