05840 ZIP Code — Granby, VT
Essex County, Vermont
ZIP code 05840 is located in Granby, Vermont, within Essex County. It covers approximately 26.60 square miles and serves a population of 53 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.
53
population
26.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05840 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05840
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Granby | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 53 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 50 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.6025 |
| Longitude | -71.7203 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 802 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
53
Population
2
People per sq mi
62.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$40,070
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
78.3%
Home ownership
26.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
68
Housing units
6.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
20–24
3
7
45–54
6
1
55–59
0
5
60–64
4
11
65–74
10
1
75–84
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 53 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 23 | 43.4% |
| Median age | 62.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 100% |
Household income
$10k–$15k
30.4%
$15k–$25k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
30.4%
$75k–$100k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 30.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 30.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
50.0%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k–$300k
16.7%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter occupied | 21.7% |
| Vacant | 68.5% |
| Single-family detached | 86.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 13.7% |
| Median rooms | 3.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 17.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.7% |
| 3 or more | 34.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 8.7% |
| Fuel oil | 13.0% |
| Wood | 73.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11 | 47.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 9 | 39.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1 | 4.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 18 | 78.3% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.1% | 0.0% |
| Married | 37.9% | 58.3% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 24.1% | 29.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.2%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
73.9%
Some college, no degree
4.3%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
2.2%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 6.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
51.9%
Retail trade
29.6%
Professional & management
18.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 11.1% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 37.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 51.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.0% |
| Carpool | 25.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 11.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
26.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
26.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 78.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 12 | 22.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 39.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.9% |
| Public insurance | 52.8% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 53 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 52 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 52 | 98.1% |
| Born in different state | 49 | 92.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 28 | 52.8% |
| Arab | 4 | 7.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3 | 5.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.4% |
| Internet access | 56.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05840
What city is ZIP code 05840 in?
ZIP code 05840 is primarily assigned to Granby, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05840 in?
ZIP code 05840 falls within Essex County, Vermont.
Does ZIP code 05840 have a large retiree population?
78% of households in ZIP code 05840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 05840 have an older population?
43% of residents in ZIP code 05840 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 05840?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05840?
26% of residents in ZIP code 05840 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 05840 in?
ZIP code 05840 observes the EST timezone.