ZIP 05459 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Highgate Center CDP, VT (05459)

Median Income

$79,841

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+103

Wealth inflow

Population

2,003

Unemployment

4.8%

1.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 103 for ZIP 05459 (Highgate Center CDP, VT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.8%+29% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.7%-73% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.7%-51% vs US avg

Establishments

133

Employees

~6 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining8.3%
Construction6.5%
Manufacturing26.9%
Retail trade12.0%
Transportation, utilities6.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.8%
Professional, scientific, management3.9%
Education, health care, social15.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.5%
Other services4.7%
Public administration2.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 05459 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.6%, median income rose 13.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.2%.

Median Income

$79,841

+6% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate