05841 ZIP Code — Greensboro, VT

Orleans County, Vermont

ZIP code 05841 is located in Greensboro, Vermont, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 24.32 square miles and serves a population of 343 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05841

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 $383,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 58% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05841 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

343

population

24.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greensboro	Acceptable
Greensboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05842 Greensboro Bend (4.4 mi) 05843 Hardwick (5.8 mi) 05836 East Hardwick (6 mi) 05826 Craftsbury (6 mi) 05839 Glover (6.1 mi) 05827 Craftsbury Common (6.4 mi) 05875 Barton (7 mi) 05866 Sheffield (7.9 mi) 05820 Albany (10.6 mi) 05680 Wolcott (10.6 mi) 05822 Barton (12 mi) 05653 Eden Mills (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	343
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	24.32 sq mi
Water area	1.67 sq mi
Latitude	44.6040
Longitude	-72.2891
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	50.5%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

343

Population

People per sq mi

62.7

Median age

$69,375

Median household income

$60,439

Per capita income

$383,300

Median home value

$836

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

555

Housing units

57.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	6	1.7%
18 and over	337	98.3%
65 and over	165	48.1%
Median age	62.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%

Two or more races 8.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Group	Count	%
White	313	84.1%
Two or more races	30	8.1%
Hispanic or Latino	29	7.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k+ 11.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	15.3%
$200k+	11.7%
Median income	$69,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 55.0%

$500k–$1M 9.3%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$383,300
Median rent / month	$836
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	71.8%
Single-family detached	94.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	38.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	12.1%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	16.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	1.2%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%
Fuel oil	42.9%
Wood	25.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	14	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	29	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	30	18.4%
Households with children under 18	5	3.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	57.7%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	19.2%
Married	53.8%	64.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.9%	11.4%
Divorced	6.9%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 21.6%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 28.8%

Graduate / professional 28.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	57.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	3	18.8%
College / grad school	13	81.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.7%

Agriculture & mining 14.4%

Professional & management 10.8%

Other services 7.8%

Construction 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Information 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.7%
Service	6.0%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	18.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.0%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.3%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.6%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	10.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	21.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	58.7%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	340	99.1%
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)	335	97.7%
Born in same state	333	97.1%
Born in different state	137	39.9%
Foreign born	2	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	8	2.3%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	71	20.7%
Italian	47	13.7%
German	29	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	6.7%
English	4	1.2%
Polish	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.5%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05841

What city is ZIP code 05841 in?

ZIP code 05841 is primarily assigned to Greensboro, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05841 in?

ZIP code 05841 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05841 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 05841 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05841 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 05841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05841?

58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 05841 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 05841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 05841 in?

ZIP code 05841 observes the EST timezone.