05839 ZIP Code — Glover, VT

Orleans County, Vermont

ZIP code 05839 is located in Glover, Vermont, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 23.81 square miles and serves a population of 639 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05839

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 $226,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,295. 32% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05839 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

639

population

23.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glover	Acceptable
Glover	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05875 Barton (3.1 mi) 05866 Sheffield (5.1 mi) 05822 Barton (5.9 mi) 05841 Greensboro (6.1 mi) 05827 Craftsbury Common (6.7 mi) 05842 Greensboro Bend (7.8 mi) 05820 Albany (8.3 mi) 05826 Craftsbury (8.4 mi) 05845 Irasburg (9.3 mi) 05860 Orleans (10.3 mi) 05836 East Hardwick (10.8 mi) 05843 Hardwick (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	639
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	23.81 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	44.6778
Longitude	-72.2217
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	37.6%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

639

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$68,295

Median household income

$26,806

Per capita income

$226,200

Median home value

$818

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

439

Housing units

38.0%

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	142	22.2%
18 and over	497	77.8%
65 and over	119	18.6%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	592	88.5%
Two or more races	44	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30	4.5%
Black or African American	1	0.1%
Asian	1	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 28.1%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	28.1%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
Median income	$68,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

$200k–$300k 36.8%

$300k–$500k 22.3%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,200
Median rent / month	$818
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	46.8%
Single-family detached	87.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	30.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	17.3%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	53.0%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	2.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Fuel oil	33.7%
Wood	34.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	154	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	16	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	46	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	33	13.3%
Households with children under 18	76	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	23.3%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	10.7%
Married	47.3%	60.2%
Separated	1.5%	1.1%
Widowed	4.0%	19.9%
Divorced	15.0%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 9.8%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 31.1%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	38.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.9%
Kindergarten	8	5.8%
Elementary school	67	48.9%
High school	43	31.4%
College / grad school	15	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.1%

Retail trade 12.0%

Construction 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Public administration 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Professional & management 3.0%

Information 2.7%

Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.5%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.3%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	15.2%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	618	96.7%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	630	98.6%
Born in same state	626	98.0%
Born in different state	400	62.6%
Foreign born	4	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.4%
Not a US citizen	7	77.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	115	18%
German	63	9.9%
Arab	54	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	35	5.5%
English	32	5%
Dutch	20	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05839

What city is ZIP code 05839 in?

ZIP code 05839 is primarily assigned to Glover, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05839 in?

ZIP code 05839 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05839 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 05839 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05839?

ZIP code 05839 has an estimated population of 639 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05839?

The median home value in ZIP code 05839 is $226,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05839?

The median household income in ZIP code 05839 is $68,295, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05839 in?

ZIP code 05839 observes the EST timezone.