The 05359 ZIP Code is primarily associated with West Townshend, VT in Windham County in the United States. The current population estimate is 574. An estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $62,778. About 97.2% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $33,014. The median age in ZIP Code 05359 is approximately 52.3 years, with 32.1% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 05359 is $62,778, while the region's mean household income is $73,793. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,014. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05359 of $33,014 is approximately 4.52% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,577. An estimated 3.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 64.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 30.6% of the population in 05359 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.9% of 05359 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 30.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.3% |
In ZIP Code 05359, 97.2% of the population graduated high school, while 35.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.3% in this Windham County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.8% |
| Associate's degree | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 16.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05359, 93.7% is one race, while 6.3% are two or more races. Approximately 0.9% of 05359 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05359 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.3%), followed by Black or African American (5.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 05359, 96.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Windham County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05359, an estimated 29.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 20.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Windham County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 29.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 05359 are older than average. The median age of 52.3 years in ZIP Code 05359 is approximately 37.27% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 32.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.1% of the population in 05359 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 15.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 05359 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 05359 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 33.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 05359 is high cholesterol, as approximately 32.2% of adults 18 and older in this Windham County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.5% |
| Current asthma | 10.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 05359 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.1% of those 18 and above in 05359 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 05359 include obesity (28.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (26.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 69.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 67.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| Current smoking | 15.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 17.4% |
| Obesity | 28.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 26.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05359 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.62% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.59% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 05359 | 16.88¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 9.5¢/kWh |
| Vermont | 21.22¢/kWh | 18.29¢/kWh | 11.83¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 05359 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.65 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.51 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.52 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.23 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.16 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.34 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.61 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.5 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.54 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.72 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.13 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.73 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 05359, 61.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.2 minutes. Approximately 26.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05359 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 05359 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.7% |
| Construction | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.4% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |