Canaan, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05903
Essex County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 868
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,397
- Median income Below-median income area
- $203,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canaan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05903 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05903 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canaan, Essex County, Vermont, home to just 868 residents across 173.6 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05903 reports a modest median household income of $56,397 (32% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,270. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $203,800 (35% below the average Vermont ZIP), and median rent is $99; owner occupancy is 92.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 05903 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 05903
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canaan, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05903.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05903, Canaan, 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
868
Population
173.6
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05903?
54.1
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
3.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$56,397
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$36,270
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 05903 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Canaan, VT household income vs. every Vermont ZIP code
Median household income among 238 reporting Vermont ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,397 7th percentile higher than 7% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Vermont ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
577housing units
577
Total Housing Units
384
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,800
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$99
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 05903, employing approximately 76 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,270,000.
21
Businesses
76
Employees
$2.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 19.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 14.3% |
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 05903 vs 05901 →
ZIP 05903 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05903
Canaan (05903)
868 residents
- 05902 188
Beecher Falls (05902)
188 residents
- 05901 20
Averill (05901)
20 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05903 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05903, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 05903 in?
ZIP code 05903 (Canaan) 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 05903?
ZIP code 05903 in Canaan, VT has a population of 868 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05903?
The median household income in ZIP 05903 is $56,397, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05903?
The median home value in ZIP 05903 is $203,800, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05903?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05903 is White at 99.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05903?
ZIP code 05903 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 76 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05903?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05903 are: Construction (4), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05903?
In ZIP code 05903, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 05903?
In ZIP code 05903, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05903?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05903 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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