05837 ZIP Code — East Haven, VT

Essex County, Vermont

ZIP code 05837 is located in East Haven, Vermont, within Essex County. It covers approximately 49.57 square miles and serves a population of 352 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05837

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,611. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 05837 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

352

population

49.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05837 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05837

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Haven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05871 West Burke (5.4 mi) 05832 East Burke (6.1 mi) 05846 Island Pond (7.9 mi) 05858 North Concord (8.2 mi) 05905 Guildhall (10.9 mi) 05850 Lyndon Center (12.6 mi) 05833 East Charleston (13.5 mi) 05851 Lyndonville (13.7 mi) 05906 Lunenburg (15 mi) 05866 Sheffield (15.2 mi) 05824 Concord (15.8 mi) 05860 Orleans (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	352
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	49.57 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	44.6665
Longitude	-71.8289
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	67.7%	53.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	11.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

352

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$33,611

Median household income

$21,854

Per capita income

$135,000

Median home value

$1,462

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

11.5%

Unemployment

282

Housing units

13.4%

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	77	21.9%
18 and over	275	78.1%
65 and over	99	28.1%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.2%

Two or more races 12.7%

Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	301	78.2%
Two or more races	49	12.7%
Hispanic or Latino	33	8.6%
Black or African American	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.7%	53.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	11.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 28.4%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	28.4%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	2.5%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$33,611

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 41.3%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,000
Median rent / month	$1,462
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	47.1%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	22.5%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.1%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	58.6%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	3.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	18.5%
Fuel oil	40.1%
Wood	38.9%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	31.5%
Cohabiting couple	16	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	38	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	57	35.2%
Households with children under 18	45	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	40.1%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.1%	20.4%
Married	33.3%	35.8%
Separated	0.0%	8.0%
Widowed	3.6%	8.8%
Divorced	13.9%	27.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.6%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	41.3%
High school	27	58.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.9%

Transportation & utilities 18.5%

Construction 13.9%

Public administration 8.3%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Other services 4.6%

Retail trade 3.7%

Professional & management 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	38.9%
Sales & office	2.8%
Natural resources & construction	2.8%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 25.5%

Female-led households 4.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.1%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	24.4%
65 and over	47.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.0%
Public insurance	60.8%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	326	92.6%
Spanish	4	1.2%
Other Indo-European	4	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	343	97.4%
Born in same state	343	97.4%
Born in different state	223	63.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.6%
Not a US citizen	6	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	14.2%
Arab	36	10.2%
German	34	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	8.5%
Dutch	6	1.7%
English	5	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05837

What city is ZIP code 05837 in?

ZIP code 05837 is primarily assigned to East Haven, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05837 in?

ZIP code 05837 falls within Essex County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05837 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 05837 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05837?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 05837 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 05837 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05837 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 05837 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 05837 in?

ZIP code 05837 observes the EST timezone.