05845 ZIP Code — Irasburg, VT

Orleans County, Vermont

ZIP code 05845 is located in Irasburg, Vermont, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 42.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,318 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05845

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05845 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,318

population

42.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05845 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05845

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05845. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Irasburg	Acceptable
Irasburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05820 Albany (4.6 mi) 05868 Troy (4.8 mi) 05875 Barton (6.8 mi) 05847 Lowell (7.5 mi) 05822 Barton (8.4 mi) 05857 Newport Center (8.5 mi) 05827 Craftsbury Common (8.7 mi) 05839 Glover (9.3 mi) 05860 Orleans (9.8 mi) 05855 Newport (10.6 mi) 05826 Craftsbury (11 mi) 05653 Eden Mills (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,318
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	42.67 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	44.8006
Longitude	-72.3001
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	43.2%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,318

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$75,000

Median household income

$30,697

Per capita income

$222,700

Median home value

$914

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

580

Housing units

26.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

104

25–34

35–44

146

45–54

115

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	358	27.2%
18 and over	960	72.8%
65 and over	235	17.8%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2.2%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,270	93.9%
Hispanic or Latino	34	2.5%
Two or more races	30	2.2%
Asian	9	0.7%
Other race	9	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	31.2%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$75,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 54.6%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,700
Median rent / month	$914
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	20.5%
1990–1999	29.8%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	11.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	15.2%
2 vehicles	59.6%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	0.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	48.1%
Wood	44.0%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	360	67.7%
Cohabiting couple	19	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	112	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	41	7.7%
Households with children under 18	189	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	169	31.8%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.1%	11.8%
Married	65.7%	72.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	2.6%
Divorced	13.5%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.5%
Kindergarten	10	3.1%
Elementary school	179	55.1%
High school	53	16.3%
College / grad school	78	24.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.8%

Other services 17.0%

Construction 10.1%

Public administration 9.0%

Retail trade 8.4%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Professional & management 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	4.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.2%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 46.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	37.2%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,249	94.8%
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)	1,202	91.2%
Born in same state	1,174	89.1%
Born in different state	973	73.8%
Foreign born	28	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	116	8.8%
Not a US citizen	112	96.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	253	19.2%
Italian	179	13.6%
Arab	148	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	140	10.6%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05845

What city is ZIP code 05845 in?

ZIP code 05845 is primarily assigned to Irasburg, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05845 in?

ZIP code 05845 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05845 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 05845 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05845 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 05845 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05845?

ZIP code 05845 has an estimated population of 1,318 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05845?

The median home value in ZIP code 05845 is $222,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 05845 in?

ZIP code 05845 observes the EST timezone.