ZIP Code 05847

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Source:

Lowell · Orleans County · Vermont

Population
879

6/sq mi

Median income
$57,404

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$183,400

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.2%

Median age 32.9

Land area
144.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 05847 in Lowell, Vermont has a population of 879. The median household income is $57,404, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $183,400, 34% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05847 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.1 square miles in Lowell, Orleans County, Vermont. The area is home to 879 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 05847 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05847 sits at $57,404 (31% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $32,179. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 14.2%. On housing, the median home value is $183,400 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $945 per month, and 94.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05847 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 55 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orleans County, so you can benchmark 05847 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05847, Lowell, VT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

879

Population

144.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05847?

32.9

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$57,404

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$32,179

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

14.2%

Unemployment Rate

55.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

515

Total Housing Units

371

Occupied Units

144

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.1%
Renter 5.9%

$183,400

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$945

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 05847, employing approximately 33 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,323,000.

19

Businesses

33

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 31.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 21.1%

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 05847 vs 05874 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05874 Westfield, VT 505 5.9 mi
05653 Eden Mills, VT 547 6.5 mi
05820 Albany, VT 662 6.6 mi
05868 Troy, VT 364 8.1 mi
05652 Eden, VT 776 7.8 mi
05826 Craftsbury, VT 983 10.4 mi
05471 Montgomery Center, VT 896 8.1 mi
05827 Craftsbury Common, VT 309 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05847 in?
ZIP code 05847 (Lowell) is located in Orleans County, Vermont. Orleans County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orleans-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05847?
ZIP code 05847 in Lowell, VT has a population of 879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05847?
The median household income in ZIP 05847 is $57,404, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05847?
The median home value in ZIP 05847 is $183,400, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05847?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05847 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05847?
ZIP code 05847 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 33 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05847?
In ZIP code 05847, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 05847?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05847 is 55.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05847?
In ZIP code 05847, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05847?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05847 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lowell, VT

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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