The 05459 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Highgate Center, VT in Franklin County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,133. An estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $52,731. The median age in 05459 is estimated to at 43.7 years, and about 25.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. About 85.2% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $23,587.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 05459 is $52,731, while the region's mean household income is $56,318. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,587. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05459 of $23,587 is approximately 31.78% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,577. An estimated 2.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 72.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.9% of the population in 05459 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.0% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 05459 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 20.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 05459, 85.2% of the population graduated high school, while 10.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.5% in this Franklin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 31.3% |
| Associate's degree | 2.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05459, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 05459 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05459 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.7%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (4.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 05459, 100.0% 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 0.0% 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 Franklin County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05459, an estimated 38.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Franklin County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 38.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 05459 are older than average. The median age of 43.7 years in ZIP Code 05459 is approximately 14.7% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 05459 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 05459 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.6% |
| 85 years and over | 3.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 05459 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 31.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 05459 is high blood pressure, as approximately 30.6% of adults 18 and older in this Franklin County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.2% |
| Current asthma | 12.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 05459 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 80.2% of those 18 and above in 05459 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 05459 include sleeping less than 7 hours (36.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (35.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 71.2% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 70.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 61.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| Current smoking | 21.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 22.1% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 36.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05459 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.32 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 4.85% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 34.45% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 05459 | 11.66¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 9.98¢/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 05459 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.96 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.74 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.65 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.19 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.12 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.46 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.94 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.61 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.05 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.48 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.54 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.07 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 05459, 59.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.5 minutes. Approximately 24.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05459 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.2% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 05459 workers 16 years and over work in construction.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.5% |
| Construction | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.7% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.7% |
| Public administration | 6.0% |