Jay
Town in Orleans County, Vermont
Jay is a town in Orleans County, Vermont, with 551 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,539 ft (469 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Richford, 4.5 miles W.
- 551residents (2020 Census)
- 1,539 ftelevation · 469 m
- 33.9 sq miland area · 87.8 km²
- 16 / sq mipopulation density
- 05859ZIP code
About Jay
Jay is one of the northernmost towns in Orleans County, Vermont, United States, located on the Canada–US border. The population was 551 at the 2020 census. Jay is named for John Jay, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The US Census Bureau estimated that the town's population had increased by 13.1% between 2000 and 2005, the seventh largest increase in the state. Jay is also home to the Jay Challenge, a three-part stage-race, typically held in July.
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Living in Jay
- Median household income
- $74,792
- Median home value
- $234,200
- Median age
- 52.1
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Jay had 551 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 551 |
|---|---|
| Density | 16 per sq mi (6 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jay at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Orleans County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 551 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.92 sq mi (87.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9567° N, 72.5071° W |
| ZIP code | 05859 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5001936325 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jay
- Richford4.5 mi W
- Westfield5.2 mi S
- North Troy5.7 mi NE
- Troy6.2 mi E
- Montgomery8.2 mi SW
- Newport Center9.9 mi E
- Lowell11.5 mi S
- Berkshire11.6 mi W
- Enosburgh13.1 mi SW
- Coventry14.2 mi E
- Irasburg14.5 mi SE
- Newport14.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Jay
What county is Jay in?
Jay is in Orleans County, Vermont.
What is the population of Jay, VT?
551 people lived in Jay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jay, VT?
The ZIP code of Jay is 05859.
What is the elevation of Jay?
1,539 feet (469 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jay?
Richford (4.5 mi), Westfield (5.2 mi), North Troy (5.7 mi), Troy (6.2 mi), Montgomery (8.2 mi).
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