05847 ZIP Code — Lowell, VT

Orleans County, Vermont

ZIP code 05847 is located in Lowell, Vermont, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 56.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,003 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05847

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 $146,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,438. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 05847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,003

population

56.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lowell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05820 Albany (5.3 mi) 05653 Eden Mills (6.1 mi) 05868 Troy (6.3 mi) 05845 Irasburg (7.5 mi) 05471 Montgomery Center (8.1 mi) 05827 Craftsbury Common (8.6 mi) 05652 Eden (9.6 mi) 05826 Craftsbury (9.7 mi) 05859 North Troy (10.2 mi) 05875 Barton (10.5 mi) 05857 Newport Center (12.1 mi) 05655 Hyde Park (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,003
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	56.54 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	44.7867
Longitude	-72.4527
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	60.8%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,003

Population

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$48,438

Median household income

$25,070

Per capita income

$146,400

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

17.7%

Unemployment

521

Housing units

14.6%

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	269	26.8%
18 and over	734	73.2%
65 and over	112	11.2%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	918	86.3%
Two or more races	74	7%
Hispanic or Latino	61	5.7%
Other race	7	0.7%
Black or African American	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 22.3%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	22.3%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$48,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%

$50k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,400
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	36.1%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	22.5%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	24.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	53.2%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Fuel oil	39.4%
Wood	41.9%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	196	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	62	17.1%
Male householder, no spouse	49	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	56	15.4%
Households with children under 18	125	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	23.1%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.6%	23.5%
Married	47.0%	59.2%
Separated	2.3%	1.9%
Widowed	1.2%	9.7%
Divorced	10.0%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	7.2%
Kindergarten	3	2.0%
Elementary school	99	64.7%
High school	21	13.7%
College / grad school	19	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 24.0%

Retail trade 14.7%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Professional & management 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Other services 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	27.7%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	13.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.5%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.8

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 7.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.2%
Retirement income	16.0%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	9.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.0%
Public insurance	65.9%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	955	95.2%
Spanish	5	0.5%
Other Indo-European	5	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	990	98.7%
Born in same state	986	98.3%
Born in different state	704	70.2%
Foreign born	4	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	13	1.3%
Not a US citizen	8	61.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	153	15.3%
German	131	13.1%
Arab	65	6.5%
French	59	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	2	0.2%
Polish	1	0.1%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05847

What city is ZIP code 05847 in?

ZIP code 05847 is primarily assigned to Lowell, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05847 in?

ZIP code 05847 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05847 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 05847 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05847?

15% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 05847?

The median home value in ZIP code 05847 is $146,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 05847?

ZIP code 05847 has an estimated population of 1,003 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05847 in?

ZIP code 05847 observes the EST timezone.