05904 ZIP Code — Gilman, VT

Essex County, Vermont

ZIP code 05904 is located in Gilman, Vermont, within Essex County. It covers approximately 0.55 square miles and serves a population of 239 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05904

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 $91,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $36,806. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 05904 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

239

population

0.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05904 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05904

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05904. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gilman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05824 Concord (3.6 mi) 03561 Littleton (5.2 mi) 05906 Lunenburg (5.8 mi) 05819 Saint Johnsbury (9 mi) 05858 North Concord (9.9 mi) 03598 Whitefield (12.2 mi) 03584 Lancaster (13.4 mi) 05832 East Burke (13.7 mi) 03771 Monroe (14.2 mi) 03574 Bethlehem (14.3 mi) 05850 Lyndon Center (14.5 mi) 03585 Lisbon (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	239
Population density	435 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	0.55 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	44.4128
Longitude	-71.7878
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	73.8%	53.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

239

Population

435

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$36,806

Median household income

$24,865

Per capita income

$91,700

Median home value

$1,143

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

25.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

103

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	45	18.8%
18 and over	194	81.2%
65 and over	55	23.0%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	233	95.1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	2.4%
Two or more races	6	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.8%	53.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 24.8%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	24.8%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
Median income	$36,806

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 60.3%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,700
Median rent / month	$1,143
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	91.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	82.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	10.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	56.2%
2 vehicles	22.9%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Fuel oil	59.0%
Wood	19.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	20	19.0%
Cohabiting couple	23	21.9%
Male householder, no spouse	40	38.1%
Female householder, no spouse	22	21.0%
Households with children under 18	8	7.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	50.5%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.4%	12.3%
Married	15.5%	23.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	16.3%	7.7%
Divorced	10.9%	56.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.5%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 12.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	21.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	20	54.1%
High school	9	24.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 30.5%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Transportation & utilities 14.7%

Public administration 10.5%

Professional & management 9.5%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Construction 6.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	5.3%
Sales & office	31.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	30.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	31.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 25.5%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.3%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	24.8%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.3%
65 and over	54.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	76.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	223	93.3%
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)	234	97.9%
Born in same state	234	97.9%
Born in different state	27	11.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	2.1%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	69	28.9%
French	40	16.7%
German	37	15.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	35	14.6%
Norwegian	13	5.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05904

What city is ZIP code 05904 in?

ZIP code 05904 is primarily assigned to Gilman, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05904 in?

ZIP code 05904 falls within Essex County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05904 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 05904 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05904?

26% of residents in ZIP code 05904 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05904 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 05904 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05904?

The median home value in ZIP code 05904 is $91,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 05904 in?

ZIP code 05904 observes the EST timezone.