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05872

West Charleston, VT

Total Population
893
Median Household Income
$45,134
Median Home Value
$174,800
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$45,134
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$174,800
100.5% above state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
388.9% below state median
Median Age
46.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor West Charleston, VT

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 46.5 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.4%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$45,134
-39.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,717,273
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.17 people

Total Households
411
Family Households
51.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
29.0%
#2 Industry
Finance
13.4%
#3 Industry
Professional
12.4%
Total Employed Residents:396

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
12.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
11.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
4.5%
17 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:378
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.6%
432 employed
Labor Force
438
6 unemployed
Median Age
46.5 years
Per Capita Income
$27,919
Poverty Rate
9.2%

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