PlainZIP

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
$56,397
Median income
$203,800
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Canaan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th 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 Vermont average), while per-capita income is $36,270. Local economic indicators show a 9.6% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $203,800 for a typical home value (35% below the state average), with rent averaging $99 a month; 92.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 05903 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Essex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 05903?

54.1

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 99.3%
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 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$36,270

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 05903 ranks nationally

Canaan, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,397 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

577

Total Housing Units

384

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.7%
Renter 7.3%

$203,800

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05903 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
05901 Averill, VT 20 4.9 mi
05902 Beecher Falls, VT 188 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

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Island Pond, VT
Pop: 1,252
05906 standard
Lunenburg, VT
Pop: 1,178
05824 standard
Concord, VT
Pop: 1,139
05905 standard
Guildhall, VT
Pop: 827
05858 standard
North Concord, VT
Pop: 368
05837 standard
East Haven, VT
Pop: 353

Related Areas

Essex County Canaan, VT Vermont

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.

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