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Newport, VT
City in Orleans County, Vermont. ZIP codes: 05855.
Population
4,394
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
750
ZIP codes
1
Newport and its ZIP codes
Newport at a glance
- Newport is about 11 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 14th among 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- The median household income is $54,646, 33% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,400 (43% below Vermont) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Newport, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newport, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,646
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$179,400
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
14.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (410), German Americans (290), French Americans (241).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orleans County. PPP loans are for Newport.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,622
10,320 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,908
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$226M
FY 2026, $8,251 per person
PPP loans
$22.8M
266 loans, 2,912 jobs reported
How people get to work
Newport, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 14.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newport, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
621
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
50
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 4°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newport, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Newport
1 in or overlapping Newport. Population shown
Cities near Newport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Derby CenterVillage | 3.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Newport CenterCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| CoventryCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Derby LineVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| OrleansVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| TroyCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.9 |
| IrasburgCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| North TroyVillage | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| BartonVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| LowellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| GloverCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| AlbanyVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Island PondCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.2 |
| SuttonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| West BurkeVillage | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| RichfordCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newport, VT in?
- Newport is in Orleans County, Vermont.
- What ZIP codes are in Newport, VT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newport include 05855.
- What is the population of Newport, VT?
- About 4,394 people live in Newport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newport?
- Nearby places include Derby Center (3.8 mi), Newport Center (5 mi), Coventry (5.4 mi), Derby Line (6.8 mi), Orleans (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023