ZIP Code 05081, Vermont
ZIP Code 05081 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 05081 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Caledonia County / Orange County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 842. The land area covers 19.46 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 842 | ±204 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 48.7 yrs | ±9.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 393 | ±82 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 523 | ±98 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 393 | ±82 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 130 | ±64 |
| Median Home Value | $275,000 | ±$39,041 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,021 | ±$310 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,804 | ±$15,289 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,852 | ±$4,480 |
| Poverty Rate | 29.4% | ±11.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 242 | ±107 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±3.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 309 | ±96 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.6% | ±5.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF CALEDONIA
GUS Population: 30,535 (2024)
ID: 176534
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT JUDGE
1126 MAIN ST, STE 4, SAINT JOHNSBURY VT 05819-2765
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Barnet, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Bath, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Wells River, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bradford, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | North Haverhill, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Landaff, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lisbon, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lisbon, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lisbon, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Monroe, NH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BALDWIN MEMORIAL
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 33 MAIN ST., WELLS RIVER, VT, 05081 |
(802) 757-2693
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WOODSVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 14 SCHOOL LANE, WOODSVILLE, NH, 03785 |
(603) 747-3483
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SOUTH RYEGATE PUBLIC
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 140 CHURCH ST., SOUTH RYEGATE, VT, 05069 | — |
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TENNEY MEMORIAL
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 4886 MAIN ST. S., NEWBURY, VT, 05051 |
(802) 866-5366
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PATTEN-NORTH HAVERHILL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 2885 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE HIGHWAY, NORTH HAVERHILL, NH, 03774 |
(603) 787-2542
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BATH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 4 WEST BATH ROAD, BATH, NH, 03740 |
(603) 747-3372
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GROTON FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 1304 SCOTT HWY., GROTON, VT, 05046 |
(802) 584-3358
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HAVERHILL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 67 COURT STREET, HAVERHILL, NH, 03765 |
(603) 989-5578
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BLAKE MEMORIAL
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 676 VILLAGE RD., E. CORINTH, VT, 05040 |
(802) 439-5338
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MONROE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 19 PLAINS ROAD, MONROE, NH, 03771 |
(603) 638-4736
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BENTON 5 SW, NH US, located 10.0 miles from ZCTA5 05081. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4° | 7.4° | 16.9° | 2.40" | 17.4" |
| February | 29.2° | 8.9° | 19.0° | 2.11" | 14.4" |
| March | 37.8° | 17.8° | 27.8° | 2.75" | 14.2" |
| April | 51.5° | 30.1° | 40.8° | 3.25" | 2.9" |
| May | 64.3° | 41.8° | 53.0° | 3.45" | 0.1" |
| June | 72.5° | 50.5° | 61.5° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| July | 77.3° | 55.7° | 66.5° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| August | 75.9° | 53.6° | 64.8° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.5° | 45.8° | 57.2° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| October | 55.7° | 34.9° | 45.3° | 4.54" | 1.2" |
| November | 42.9° | 25.9° | 34.4° | 3.46" | 3.6" |
| December | 32.4° | 15.0° | 23.7° | 3.15" | 17.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells River village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Woodsville CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Newbury village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| North Haverhill CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Mountain Lakes CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Groton CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 05081. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.