The 05871 ZIP Code is primarily associated with West Burke, VT in Caledonia County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,464. An estimated 22.7% of residents in the 05871 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 43.7 years. About 88.2% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $27,102. The median household income is $53,523, while about 11% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 05871 is $53,523, while the region's mean household income is $68,180. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,102. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05871 of $27,102 is approximately 21.62% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,577. An estimated 11.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately15.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.4% of the population in 05871 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.1% of 05871 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.1% |
In ZIP Code 05871, 88.2% of the population graduated high school, while 30.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.0% in this Caledonia County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.7% |
| Associate's degree | 7.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05871, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 1.0% of 05871 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05871 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.4%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
In ZIP Code 05871, 98.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% 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 Caledonia County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.1% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05871, an estimated 22.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 19.0% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Caledonia County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 05871 are older than average. The median age of 43.7 years in ZIP Code 05871 is approximately 14.7% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.8% of the population in 05871 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 05871 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 05871 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 31.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 05871 is arthritis, as approximately 30.5% of adults 18 and older in this Caledonia County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.4% |
| Current asthma | 10.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 05871 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 81.8% of those 18 and above in 05871 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 05871 include sleeping less than 7 hours (33.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (32.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 74.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 66.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| Current smoking | 18.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.3% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05871 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.39 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 6.55% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 33.38% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 05871 | 14.83¢/kWh | 16.83¢/kWh | 14.76¢/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 05871 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.98 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.19 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.9 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.27 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.43 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.41 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.38 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.45 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.06 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.65 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.51 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.41 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 05871, 59.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.6 minutes. Approximately 38.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05871 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 05871 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.4% |
| Construction | 12.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.9% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 38.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |