PlainZIP

Gilman, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05904

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

267
181/sq mi
$54,722
Median income
$99,600
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gilman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
181
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05904 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05904 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gilman, Essex County, Vermont, home to just 267 residents across 1.5 square miles, a density of 181 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05904 reports a modest median household income of $54,722 (34% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $34,205. Local economic indicators show a 6.4% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $99,600 for a typical home value (68% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,279 a month; 65.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 05904 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

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 05904, Gilman, 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

267

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

181

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05904?

56.2

Median Age

65.8%

Male

34.2%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
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 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$54,722

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$34,205

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 05904 ranks nationally

Gilman, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,722 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

155

Total Housing Units

88

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$99,600

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$1,279

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 05904 vs 05906 →

ZIP 05904 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 05904 ranks #5 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 05904 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 05904 ranks #4 of 5 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
05906 Lunenburg, VT 1,178 4.1 mi
03598 Whitefield, NH 3,285 4.5 mi
03561 Littleton, NH 5,939 7.8 mi
05858 North Concord, VT 368 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

05846 standard
Island Pond, VT
Pop: 1,252
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

Related Areas

Essex County Gilman, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05904 in? ▼
ZIP code 05904 (Gilman) 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 05904? ▼
ZIP code 05904 in Gilman, VT has a population of 267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05904? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05904 is $54,722, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05904? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05904 is $99,600, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05904? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05904 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05904? ▼
In ZIP code 05904, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 05904? ▼
In ZIP code 05904, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05904? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05904 is 6.4% 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.