PlainZIP

Island Pond, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05846

Essex County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,252
9/sq mi
$46,278
Median income
$159,600
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Island Pond pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05846 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05846 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Island Pond, Essex County, Vermont, home to just 1,252 residents across 143.9 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05846 reports a modest median household income of $46,278 (44% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $34,490. The poverty rate stands at 27.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $159,600 (49% below the state average); renters pay a median of $777 monthly, and 54.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Essex County, letting you compare 05846 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 05846

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Island Pond, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05846.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05846, Island Pond, VT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,252

Population

143.9

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05846?

46.1

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 98.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$46,278

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$34,490

Per Capita Income

27.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 05846 ranks nationally

Island Pond, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,278 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,098

Total Housing Units

620

Occupied Units

478

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.7%
Renter 45.3%

$159,600

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$777

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 05846, employing approximately 213 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,361,000.

34

Businesses

213

Employees

$7.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 14.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 11.8%
Construction 3 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 05846 vs 05833 →

ZIP 05846 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05846 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 05846 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 05846 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
05833 East Charleston, VT 273 5.9 mi
05907 Norton, VT 177 8.8 mi
05837 East Haven, VT 353 10.1 mi
05871 West Burke, VT 1,638 8.7 mi
05853 Morgan, VT 711 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

05906 standard
Lunenburg, VT
Pop: 1,178
05824 standard
Concord, VT
Pop: 1,139
05903 standard
Canaan, VT
Pop: 868
05905 standard
Guildhall, VT
Pop: 827
05858 standard
North Concord, VT
Pop: 368
05837 standard
East Haven, VT
Pop: 353

Related Areas

Essex County Island Pond, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05846 in? ▼
ZIP code 05846 (Island Pond) is located in Essex County, Vermont. Essex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/essex-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05846? ▼
ZIP code 05846 in Island Pond, VT has a population of 1,252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05846? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05846 is $46,278, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05846? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05846 is $159,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05846? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05846 is White at 98.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05846? ▼
ZIP code 05846 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 213 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05846? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05846 are: Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05846? ▼
In ZIP code 05846, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05846? ▼
In ZIP code 05846, approximately 54.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05846? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05846 is 27.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.