05842 ZIP Code — Greensboro Bend, VT

Orleans County, Vermont

ZIP code 05842 is located in Greensboro Bend, Vermont, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 18.14 square miles and serves a population of 509 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05842

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,438. 34% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05842 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

509

population

18.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05842 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05842

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greensboro Bend	Acceptable
Greensboro Bend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05836 East Hardwick (3.3 mi) 05841 Greensboro (4.4 mi) 05843 Hardwick (6 mi) 05866 Sheffield (6.4 mi) 05839 Glover (7.8 mi) 05851 Lyndonville (8.4 mi) 05828 Danville (9.1 mi) 05850 Lyndon Center (10 mi) 05875 Barton (10 mi) 05873 West Danville (10.3 mi) 05826 Craftsbury (10.4 mi) 05827 Craftsbury Common (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	509
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	18.14 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	44.5655
Longitude	-72.2183
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	34.3%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	8.3%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

509

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$68,438

Median household income

$33,545

Per capita income

$179,700

Median home value

$1,030

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

224

Housing units

29.9%

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	114	22.4%
18 and over	395	77.6%
65 and over	83	16.3%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	502	97.9%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.8%
Other race	4	0.8%
Black or African American	2	0.4%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.3%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	8.3%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$68,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 22.6%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,700
Median rent / month	$1,030
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	62.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	32.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	46.1%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Propane / LP gas	28.8%
Fuel oil	35.2%
Wood	35.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	35	16.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	54	24.7%
Households with children under 18	56	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	31.1%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.4%	26.0%
Married	41.8%	44.7%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.7%
Divorced	14.5%	24.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 28.3%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	29.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	6.7%
Elementary school	49	36.3%
High school	43	31.9%
College / grad school	34	25.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Retail trade 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Public administration 7.6%

Construction 6.9%

Professional & management 6.9%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Other services 4.8%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Information 1.0%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	28.4%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	6.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.9%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.5%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.2%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 59.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	493	96.9%
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)	502	98.6%
Born in same state	502	98.6%
Born in different state	307	60.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.4%
Not a US citizen	6	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	83	16.3%
French	82	16.1%
German	75	14.7%
English	20	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	2.8%
Norwegian	3	0.6%
Polish	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05842

What city is ZIP code 05842 in?

ZIP code 05842 is primarily assigned to Greensboro Bend, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05842 in?

ZIP code 05842 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05842?

The median home value in ZIP code 05842 is $179,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 05842?

ZIP code 05842 has an estimated population of 509 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05842?

The median household income in ZIP code 05842 is $68,438, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05842 in?

ZIP code 05842 observes the EST timezone.