05826 ZIP Code — Craftsbury, VT

Orleans County, Vermont

ZIP code 05826 is located in Craftsbury, Vermont, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 28.82 square miles and serves a population of 770 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05826

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 $227,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,938. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 48% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 05826 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

770

population

28.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05826 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05826

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Craftsbury	Acceptable
Craftsbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05827 Craftsbury Common (2.5 mi) 05653 Eden Mills (6 mi) 05841 Greensboro (6 mi) 05820 Albany (6.8 mi) 05875 Barton (6.8 mi) 05839 Glover (8.4 mi) 05655 Hyde Park (8.7 mi) 05680 Wolcott (9.4 mi) 05843 Hardwick (9.5 mi) 05847 Lowell (9.7 mi) 05842 Greensboro Bend (10.4 mi) 05845 Irasburg (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	770
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	28.82 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	44.6541
Longitude	-72.3898
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	44.5%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

770

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$60,938

Median household income

$37,147

Per capita income

$227,600

Median home value

$1,090

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

431

Housing units

26.7%

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	201	26.1%
18 and over	569	73.9%
65 and over	214	27.8%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	753	96.7%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.2%
Two or more races	9	1.2%
Black or African American	6	0.8%
Other race	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 18.8%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	18.8%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	16.4%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$60,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 22.9%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 9.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$227,600
Median rent / month	$1,090
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	29.5%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.0%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	30.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.0%
1 bedroom	13.5%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	0.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.9%
Fuel oil	43.9%
Wood	35.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	13	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	87	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	75	22.7%
Households with children under 18	83	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	142	43.0%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	25.3%
Married	59.0%	50.6%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	6.8%	12.8%
Divorced	12.4%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	5.4%
Kindergarten	17	9.2%
Elementary school	69	37.3%
High school	84	45.4%
College / grad school	5	2.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Professional & management 17.4%

Construction 13.9%

Retail trade 11.8%

Other services 10.3%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Public administration 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.3%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	25.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	41.2%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.9%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	13.4%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	64.3%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	753	97.8%
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)	756	98.2%
Born in same state	756	98.2%
Born in different state	523	67.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.8%
Not a US citizen	8	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	143	18.6%
Italian	126	16.4%
German	70	9.1%
Arab	60	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	3.1%
Polish	10	1.3%
Irish	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	82.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05826

What city is ZIP code 05826 in?

ZIP code 05826 is primarily assigned to Craftsbury, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05826 in?

ZIP code 05826 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05826 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 05826 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 05826 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 05826 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05826 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 05826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05826?

ZIP code 05826 has an estimated population of 770 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05826 in?

ZIP code 05826 observes the EST timezone.