05860 ZIP Code — Orleans, VT

Orleans County, Vermont

ZIP code 05860 is located in Orleans, Vermont, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 76.68 square miles and serves a population of 2,848 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05860

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 $167,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,851. 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 05860 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,848

population

76.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05860 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05860

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05860. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orleans	Acceptable
Orleans	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05822 Barton (4.4 mi) 05872 West Charleston (5.2 mi) 05833 East Charleston (7.7 mi) 05853 Morgan (8.2 mi) 05845 Irasburg (9.8 mi) 05839 Glover (10.3 mi) 05855 Newport (10.4 mi) 05875 Barton (10.6 mi) 05829 Derby (10.8 mi) 05866 Sheffield (11.3 mi) 05871 West Burke (11.6 mi) 05830 Derby Line (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,848
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	76.68 sq mi
Water area	3.64 sq mi
Latitude	44.7985
Longitude	-72.1002
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	54.6%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,848

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$59,851

Median household income

$28,889

Per capita income

$167,700

Median home value

$768

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

1,395

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

125

5–9

125

10–14

15–19

20–24

123

25–34

123

213

35–44

213

175

45–54

175

55–59

122

60–64

122

167

65–74

167

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	703	24.7%
18 and over	2,145	75.3%
65 and over	498	17.5%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,754	95.5%
Two or more races	63	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	35	1.2%
Other race	22	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	46.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	31.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	18.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$59,851

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 24.1%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,700
Median rent / month	$768
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	32.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	38.9%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	1.5%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
Fuel oil	57.8%
Wood	22.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	577	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	129	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	208	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	215	19.0%
Households with children under 18	354	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	349	30.9%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	29.9%
Married	56.3%	53.3%
Separated	1.5%	1.3%
Widowed	1.5%	7.6%
Divorced	14.3%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	6.8%
Kindergarten	70	10.0%
Elementary school	303	43.1%
High school	145	20.6%
College / grad school	137	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Retail trade 11.6%

Construction 7.8%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Public administration 5.2%

Professional & management 4.5%

Other services 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 55.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	217	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,679	94.1%
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)	2,808	98.6%
Born in same state	2,770	97.3%
Born in different state	2,122	74.5%
Foreign born	38	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	40	1.4%
Not a US citizen	35	87.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	500	17.6%
German	303	10.6%
Arab	298	10.5%
Italian	259	9.1%
Irish	19	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	16	0.6%
English	10	0.4%
Dutch	7	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05860

What city is ZIP code 05860 in?

ZIP code 05860 is primarily assigned to Orleans, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05860 in?

ZIP code 05860 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05860 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 05860 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05860?

The median home value in ZIP code 05860 is $167,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 05860?

ZIP code 05860 has an estimated population of 2,848 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05860?

The median household income in ZIP code 05860 is $59,851, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05860 in?

ZIP code 05860 observes the EST timezone.