Zip code 05847: Lowell, Vermont

Q: What city is zip code 05847?

05847 is assigned to Lowell, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 05847 in?

05847 is in Orleans County, Vermont.

Q: What is the population of 05847?

About 1,070 people live in 05847, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 05847?

The median household income in 05847 is $57,404.

Q: What zip codes are near 05847?

The closest zip codes to 05847 are 05820, 05653, 05845, 05471, 05874.

Residential delivery areaOrleans CountyEastern Time

Population

1,070

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$183K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$945/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

57 sq mi

19 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 05847

05847 is a rural zip code in Lowell, Vermont (Orleans County), covering 57 sq mi of land. About 1,070 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 32.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $57,404 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $183,400, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 94% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $945 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 55.2 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and management.

How 05847 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate94.1%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%26th of 247 in VT
Average commute55.2 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min1st of 240 in VT
Unemployment rate14.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%5th of 249 in VT
Housing vacancy28%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%89th of 247 in VT
Residents under 1830.7%
96th
U.S. 22% · VT 17.9%4th of 249 in VT
Income inequality (Gini)0.478
80th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · VT 0.45336th of 246 in VT
Self-employed workers10.3%
62nd
U.S. 10% · VT 13.5%191st of 249 in VT
Government workers14.8%
58th
U.S. 14.5% · VT 15%122nd of 249 in VT
Broadband access91.4%
44th
U.S. 91% · VT 89.7%102nd of 247 in VT
Uninsured rate6.2%
44th
U.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%44th of 249 in VT
Poverty rate9.6%
42nd
U.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%96th of 247 in VT
Median earnings per worker$44,760
39th
U.S. $49,666 · VT $49,843171st of 248 in VT
Veterans4.5%
32nd
U.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%187th of 249 in VT
Per capita income$32,179
25th
U.S. $44,673 · VT $46,500232nd of 249 in VT
Bachelor's degree or higher19.2%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%233rd of 248 in VT
Work from home7.5%
19th
U.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%217th of 249 in VT
Residents 65 and older12.3%
19th
U.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%230th of 249 in VT
Median home value$183,400
18th
U.S. $332,700 · VT $316,600229th of 243 in VT
Median household income$57,404
17th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VT $81,203219th of 237 in VT
Median gross rent$945
17th
U.S. $1,413 · VT $1,234155th of 190 in VT
Median age32.9
11th
U.S. 38.9 · VT 43.1238th of 249 in VT
Diversity index14.9
8th
U.S. 61.4 · VT 18.8108th of 249 in VT
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%176th of 249 in VT
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%203rd of 249 in VT
Rent-burdened renters26.3%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VT 48.4%184th of 234 in VT
Population density19/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi218th of 249 in VT
Population1,070
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,106133rd of 249 in VT
Healthcare workers2.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%230th of 249 in VT

Measure	05847	Orleans	VT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VT
Homeownership rateStrength	94.1%	79.7%	73.2%	65.2%	99th	26th of 247
Average commuteWeakness	55.2 min	29 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	99th	1st of 240
Unemployment rateWeakness	14.5%	5.3%	3.6%	5.2%	99th	5th of 249
Housing vacancy	28%	27.9%	19.4%	10.1%	97th	89th of 247
Residents under 18	30.7%	19.4%	17.9%	22%	96th	4th of 249
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.478	0.440	0.453	0.483	80th	36th of 246
Self-employed workers	10.3%	14.2%	13.5%	10%	62nd	191st of 249
Government workers	14.8%	19%	15%	14.5%	58th	122nd of 249
Broadband access	91.4%	89%	89.7%	91%	44th	102nd of 247
Uninsured rate	6.2%	4.4%	3.9%	8.4%	44th	44th of 249
Poverty rate	9.6%	11.7%	10.1%	12.5%	42nd	96th of 247
Median earnings per worker	$44,760	$45,906	$49,843	$49,666	39th	171st of 248
Veterans	4.5%	8.9%	6.2%	6.2%	32nd	187th of 249
Per capita income	$32,179	$40,041	$46,500	$44,673	25th	232nd of 249
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.2%	30.5%	43.8%	35.7%	19th	233rd of 248
Work from home	7.5%	12.5%	16.9%	15.1%	19th	217th of 249
Residents 65 and older	12.3%	23.9%	21.4%	17.2%	19th	230th of 249
Median home value	$183,400	$223,400	$316,600	$332,700	18th	229th of 243
Median household incomeWeakness	$57,404	$70,103	$81,203	$80,734	17th	219th of 237
Median gross rent	$945	$892	$1,234	$1,413	17th	155th of 190
Median age	32.9	45.7	43.1	38.9	11th	238th of 249
Diversity index	14.9	14	18.8	61.4	8th	108th of 249
Tech workers	0.7%	1.7%	3.1%	3.8%	8th	176th of 249
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	3.5%	4.3%	14.1%	5th	203rd of 249
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	26.3%	43.4%	48.4%	51.1%	3rd	184th of 234
Population density	19/sq mi	40/sq mi	70/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	218th of 249
Population	1,070	27,606	647,106	334,922,499	1st	133rd of 249
Healthcare workers	2.5%	9.5%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	230th of 249

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

24%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

14%

35–44

12%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

32.9

Under 18

30.7%

65 and over

12.3%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

14.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 371
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 72%
Married couples: 57.7%
Living alone: 22.9%
Veterans (of adults): 4.5%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

12%

Median household income

05847

$57,404

Orleans Co.

$70,103

Vermont

$81,203

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,179

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

19.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.478

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

05847

$183,400

Orleans Co.

$223,400

Vermont

$316,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

05847

$945

Orleans Co.

$892

Vermont

$1,234

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

0.6%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 515
Owner-occupied: 94.1%
Vacant: 28%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 26.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.3%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

14%

30–44

30%

45–59

17%

60+

29%

Average commute

55.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

18%

Sales

14%

Management

11%

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Education

Food service

Office and admin

Production

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Construction

24%

Retail

16%

Manufacturing

13%

Education

11%

Health care and social assistance

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

0.7%

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.2%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$44,760

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	05847	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$63,571	$74,888
Service	$35,536	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,667	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$54,063	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,875	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

41%

Some college

16%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
Households with broadband: 91.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.6%
No internet access: 7%
Without health insurance: 6.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Lowell
State: Vermont
County: Orleans County
Center point: 44.7934° N, 72.4584° W
Land area: 57 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Lowell (unincorporated)5% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 05847

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
05820	Albany, VT	4.6 mi	300	$68,229	$218,700
05653	Eden Mills, VT	5.5 mi	535	$90,556	$209,900
05845	Irasburg, VT	6.2 mi	1,464	$82,262	$233,200
05471	Montgomery Center, VT	6.3 mi	719	$53,816	$325,000
05874	Westfield, VT	6.4 mi	568	$74,583	$307,100
05652	Eden, VT	8.9 mi	816	$79,063	$220,700
05827	Craftsbury Common, VT	9.3 mi	630	$90,729	$326,600
05665	North Hyde Park, VT · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
05825	Coventry, VT	11 mi	126	—	$222,700
05875	Barton, VT	11 mi	542	$78,750	$306,900
05826	Craftsbury, VT	11 mi	839	$83,438	$232,300
05859	North Troy, VT	11 mi	2,123	$84,813	$232,200

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Questions about 05847

What city is zip code 05847?

05847 is assigned to Lowell, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 05847 in?

05847 is in Orleans County, Vermont.

What is the population of 05847?

About 1,070 people live in 05847, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 05847 in?

05847 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 05847?

The median household income in 05847 is $57,404.

What zip codes are near 05847?

The closest zip codes to 05847 are 05820, 05653, 05845, 05471, 05874.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05847, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.