05827 ZIP Code — Craftsbury Common, VT

Orleans County, Vermont

ZIP code 05827 is located in Craftsbury Common, Vermont, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 16.82 square miles and serves a population of 546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05827

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $319,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,263. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05827 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

546

population

16.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Craftsbury Common	Acceptable
Craftsbury Common	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05826 Craftsbury (2.5 mi) 05875 Barton (4.5 mi) 05820 Albany (4.6 mi) 05841 Greensboro (6.4 mi) 05653 Eden Mills (6.6 mi) 05839 Glover (6.7 mi) 05847 Lowell (8.6 mi) 05845 Irasburg (8.7 mi) 05842 Greensboro Bend (10.6 mi) 05655 Hyde Park (10.8 mi) 05843 Hardwick (11.1 mi) 05822 Barton (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	546
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	16.82 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	44.6824
Longitude	-72.3586
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	802

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.0%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

546

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$85,263

Median household income

$37,258

Per capita income

$319,400

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

184

Housing units

73.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	119	21.8%
18 and over	427	78.2%
65 and over	192	35.2%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Two or more races 6.1%

Asian 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	483	87.3%
Two or more races	34	6.1%
Asian	21	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1.3%
Black or African American	5	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.0%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	24.4%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$85,263

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 31.7%

$300k–$500k 26.6%

$500k–$1M 25.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$319,400
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	91.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	30.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	67.0%
3 or more	6.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	0.6%
Propane / LP gas	27.8%
Fuel oil	40.3%
Wood	30.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	77.8%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	7	4.0%
Female householder, no spouse	31	17.6%
Households with children under 18	38	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	64.2%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	31.0%
Married	58.7%	57.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	3.8%	4.8%
Divorced	0.0%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 18.3%

Some college, no degree 5.7%

Associate's degree 0.6%

Bachelor's degree 38.0%

Graduate / professional 35.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	73.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	4.3%
Kindergarten	3	1.4%
Elementary school	38	18.4%
High school	33	15.9%
College / grad school	124	59.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 47.5%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Retail trade 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Construction 5.1%

Professional & management 5.1%

Information 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Other services 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.4%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	4.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	4.7%
Self-employed	18.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	46.3%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	27.6%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 12.8%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.7%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.8%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	21.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.2%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	537	98.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	514	94.1%
Born in same state	510	93.4%
Born in different state	178	32.6%
Foreign born	4	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	32	5.9%
Not a US citizen	28	87.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	163	29.9%
French	89	16.3%
German	46	8.4%
English	21	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	20	3.7%
Arab	13	2.4%
Dutch	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	96.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05827

What city is ZIP code 05827 in?

ZIP code 05827 is primarily assigned to Craftsbury Common, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05827 in?

ZIP code 05827 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05827?

73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 05827 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 05827 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05827 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 05827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05827?

The median home value in ZIP code 05827 is $319,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 05827 in?

ZIP code 05827 observes the EST timezone.