Charleston
Town in Orleans County, Vermont

Charleston is a town in Orleans County, Vermont, with 1,021 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,175 ft (358 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morgan, 4.5 miles NE.
- 1,021residents (2020 Census)
- 1,175 ftelevation · 358 m
- 37.1 sq miland area · 96.1 km²
- 28 / sq mipopulation density
- 05872main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Charleston
Charleston is a town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,021 at the 2020 census. The town contains two unincorporated villages: East Charleston and West Charleston.
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Living in Charleston
- Median household income
- $49,286
- Median home value
- $238,000
- Median rent
- $979/mo
- Median age
- 58.4
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Charleston had 1,021 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,021 |
|---|---|
| Density | 28 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charleston at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Orleans County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,021 (2020) |
| Land area | 37.11 sq mi (96.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8706° N, 72.0250° W |
| ZIP codes | 05872, 05833 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5001913150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charleston
- Morgan4.5 mi NE
- Brownington5.8 mi SW
- Holland7.3 mi N
- Westmore7.4 mi S
- Derby7.8 mi NW
- Island Pond7.9 mi SE
- Derby Center8.0 mi NW
- Brighton9.2 mi SE
- Orleans9.6 mi SW
- Derby Line9.7 mi NW
- Newport10.2 mi NW
- Newark10.2 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Charleston
What county is Charleston in?
Charleston is in Orleans County, Vermont.
What is the population of Charleston, VT?
1,021 people lived in Charleston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Charleston, VT?
The main ZIP code is 05872. Other ZIP codes: 05833.
What is the elevation of Charleston?
1,175 feet (358 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Charleston?
Morgan (4.5 mi), Brownington (5.8 mi), Holland (7.3 mi), Westmore (7.4 mi), Derby (7.8 mi).
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