NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 05851

VT · Population: 5,933

B+
78/100
88
A
Safety
60
B
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
88
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 05851

Zip code 05851 is located in Vermont and is home to approximately 5,933 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

The median household income here is $61,935, with home values near $200,100 and rents around $1,058/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 27.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$61,935
Home Value
$200,100
Rent
$1,058/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
27.7%
Unemployment
1.6%
Owner-Occupied
80%
Rent Burden
20.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety88ALower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy88ALower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).