Essex County, VT ZIP Codes
Vermont (VT) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
5,925
population (2021)
-6.0%
pop change since 2010
50009
FIPS code
Essex County ZIP code map
About Essex County
Essex County is located in Vermont and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 5,925 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6% from 6,306 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Essex County is 50009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 5,925 |
| 2010 population | 6,306 |
| Change | -6.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| FIPS code | 50009 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Essex County
Averill
Beecher Falls
Canaan
Concord
East Haven
Gilman
Granby
Guildhall
Island Pond
Lunenburg
North Concord
Norton
ZIP codes for Essex County, VT (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05824 | Concord | Essex | View map |
| 05837 | East Haven | Essex | View map |
| 05840 | Granby | Essex | View map |
| 05846 | Island Pond | Essex | View map |
| 05858 | North Concord | Essex | View map |
| 05901 | Averill | Essex | View map |
| 05902 | Beecher Falls | Essex | View map |
| 05903 | Canaan | Essex | View map |
| 05904 | Gilman | Essex | View map |
| 05905 | Guildhall | Essex | View map |
| 05906 | Lunenburg | Essex | View map |
| 05907 | Norton | Essex | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,428
Population
50.8
Median age
$53,857
Median household income
$31,599
Per capita income
$146,360
Median home value
$715
Median monthly rent
84.5%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
4,413
Housing units
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
142
Under 5
131
146
5–9
136
172
10–14
160
155
15–19
144
174
20–24
162
304
25–34
282
310
35–44
288
459
45–54
425
261
55–59
242
327
60–64
304
532
65–74
494
274
75–84
254
78
85+
72
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,077 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 5,351 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,704 | 26.7% |
| Median age | 50.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.1%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,126 | 94.1% |
| Two or more races | 215 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
14.0%
$25k–$35k
12.7%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
21.7%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $53,857 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.0%
$50k–$100k
25.8%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
19.0%
$200k–$300k
16.7%
$300k–$500k
7.2%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,360 |
| Median rent / month | $715 |
| Owner occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter occupied | 15.5% |
| Vacant | 40.4% |
| Single-family detached | 84.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 8.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.11 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% |
| 3 or more | 16.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.7% |
| Electricity | 0.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.0% |
| Fuel oil | 53.8% |
| Wood | 25.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,384 | 44.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 248 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 531 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 723 | 26.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 610 | 20.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,276 | 44.6% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.1% | 20.1% |
| Married | 50.5% | 46.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 12.7% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 17.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
11.2%
HS graduate
43.7%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
6.5%
Bachelor's degree
10.5%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 79 | 8.2% |
| Kindergarten | 31 | 2.1% |
| Elementary school | 481 | 46.1% |
| High school | 309 | 29.9% |
| College / grad school | 227 | 13.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Retail trade
13.3%
Construction
10.8%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Public administration
6.8%
Professional & management
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.7%
Other services
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.2% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 15.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.6% |
| Government | 20.0% |
| Self-employed | 10.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.4% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 5.2% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
23.1%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
8.0%
Female-led households
19.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.9% |
| Retirement income | 28.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 31.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 19.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 525 | 10.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 17.5% |
| 65 and over | 41.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.1% |
| Public insurance | 61.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,155 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 72 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 14 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 51 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 7 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,236 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 6,189 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 2,438 | 35.1% |
| Foreign born | 47 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 192 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 127 | 75.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,148 | 17.9% |
| Italian | 1,031 | 16% |
| German | 745 | 11.6% |
| Arab | 466 | 7.2% |
| Norwegian | 53 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 35 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 31 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 21 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.2% |
| Internet access | 86.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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