05851 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Vermont based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 05851 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 05851 is White. The current unemployment level in 05851 is 2.5%.
| Population | 5,933 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 78 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,520 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,307 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $400,410 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 2.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 97.18% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.17% |
05851 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,780 | 97.18% |
| Black | 104 | 1.75% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
05851 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 436 | 94.99% |
| Black | 9 | 1.96% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.53% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
05851 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 191 | 5.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 644 | 17.7% |
| High School Diploma | 1,362 | 37.44% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 0.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 129 | 3.55% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 528 | 14.51% |
| Associates Degree | 425 | 11.68% |
| Masters Degree | 286 | 7.86% |
| Professional Degree | 28 | 0.77% |
| Doctorate Degree | 31 | 0.85% |