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Saxtons River, VT
Village in Windham County, Vermont. ZIP codes: 05154.
Population
553
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,178
ZIP codes
1
Saxtons River and its ZIP codes
Saxtons River at a glance
- Saxtons River is about 17 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $106,250 a year, 31% more than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,700 (42% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,188 a month.
Local data for Saxtons River, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saxtons River, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,250
Poverty rate
2.6%
Median home value
$183,700
Median rent
$1,188/mo
Homeownership
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher
62.8%
Median age
46.7
Average commute
14.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (106), Irish Americans (101), Italian Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Windham County. PPP loans are for Saxtons River.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,773
20,814 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,331
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$342M
FY 2026, $7,453 per person
How people get to work
Saxtons River, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone22.0%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.8%
- Worked from home55.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saxtons River, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,038
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
269
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 13°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saxtons River, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.5%
U.S. 33.3% -8.8 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Saxtons River
1 in or overlapping Saxtons River. Population shown
Cities near Saxtons River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bellows FallsVillage | 2.9 mi | 1.4 |
| North WestminsterCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.5 |
| North Walpole, NHCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| WestminsterVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.4 |
| GraftonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Walpole, NHCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Charlestown, NHCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| TownshendCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| HarmonyvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| PutneyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| NewfaneVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| North SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| JamaicaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| West DummerstonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saxtons River, VT in?
- Saxtons River is in Windham County, Vermont.
- What ZIP codes are in Saxtons River, VT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Saxtons River include 05154.
- What is the population of Saxtons River, VT?
- About 553 people live in Saxtons River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saxtons River?
- Nearby places include Bellows Falls (2.9 mi), North Westminster (3 mi), North Walpole, NH (3.3 mi), Westminster (5.3 mi), Grafton (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023