Zip code 05902: Beecher Falls, Vermont

Q: What city is zip code 05902?

05902 is assigned to Beecher Falls, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 05902 in?

05902 is in Essex County, Vermont.

Q: What is the population of 05902?

About 104 people live in 05902, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 05902?

The median household income in 05902 is $45,625.

Q: What zip codes are near 05902?

The closest zip codes to 05902 are 05903, 05901, 03576, 03592, 05907.

Residential delivery areaEssex CountyEastern Time

Population

104

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$98K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.3 sq mi

80 people/sq mi

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

About 05902

05902 is a small-town zip code in Beecher Falls, Vermont (Essex County), covering 1.3 sq mi of land. About 104 people live here, or 80 per square mile. The median resident is 39.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $45,625 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $98,100, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 11.3 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and food service.

How 05902 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 104 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Housing vacancy39%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%44th of 247 in VT
Healthcare workers14.8%
94th
U.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%28th of 249 in VT
Self-employed workers14.8%
90th
U.S. 10% · VT 13.5%124th of 249 in VT
Homeownership rate83%
85th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%129th of 247 in VT
Government workers20.4%
85th
U.S. 14.5% · VT 15%59th of 249 in VT
Residents 65 and older21.2%
80th
U.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%155th of 249 in VT
Residents under 1824%
67th
U.S. 22% · VT 17.9%28th of 249 in VT
Unemployment rate5.3%
57th
U.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%47th of 249 in VT
Median age39.7
55th
U.S. 38.9 · VT 43.1210th of 249 in VT
Median earnings per worker$47,813
49th
U.S. $49,666 · VT $49,843132nd of 248 in VT
Poverty rate6.7%
23rd
U.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%147th of 247 in VT
Population density80/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi73rd of 249 in VT
Per capita income$24,797
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VT $46,500244th of 249 in VT
Median household income$45,625
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VT $81,203235th of 237 in VT
Income inequality (Gini)0.363
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VT 0.453199th of 246 in VT
Median home value$98,100
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · VT $316,600243rd of 243 in VT
Broadband access74.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VT 89.7%236th of 247 in VT
Population104
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,106249th of 249 in VT
Bachelor's degree or higher3.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%247th of 248 in VT
Average commute11.3 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min239th of 240 in VT
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%242nd of 249 in VT
Diversity index3.8
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VT 18.8222nd of 249 in VT
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%237th of 249 in VT
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%240th of 249 in VT
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%232nd of 249 in VT
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VT 48.4%217th of 234 in VT
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%208th of 249 in VT

Measure	05902	Essex	VT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VT
Housing vacancy	39%	43%	19.4%	10.1%	99th	44th of 247
Healthcare workers	14.8%	6.7%	9.9%	9.7%	94th	28th of 249
Self-employed workers	14.8%	16.2%	13.5%	10%	90th	124th of 249
Homeownership rateStrength	83%	82.4%	73.2%	65.2%	85th	129th of 247
Government workers	20.4%	24.5%	15%	14.5%	85th	59th of 249
Residents 65 and older	21.2%	27.6%	21.4%	17.2%	80th	155th of 249
Residents under 18	24%	16.7%	17.9%	22%	67th	28th of 249
Unemployment rate	5.3%	4.8%	3.6%	5.2%	57th	47th of 249
Median age	39.7	51.9	43.1	38.9	55th	210th of 249
Median earnings per worker	$47,813	$41,811	$49,843	$49,666	49th	132nd of 248
Poverty rate	6.7%	13.8%	10.1%	12.5%	23rd	147th of 247
Population density	80/sq mi	9/sq mi	70/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	73rd of 249
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,797	$36,657	$46,500	$44,673	8th	244th of 249
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,625	$59,294	$81,203	$80,734	6th	235th of 237
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.363	0.451	0.453	0.483	4th	199th of 246
Median home value	$98,100	$172,500	$316,600	$332,700	2nd	243rd of 243
Broadband accessWeakness	74.5%	86.1%	89.7%	91%	2nd	236th of 247
Population	104	5,982	647,106	334,922,499	1st	249th of 249
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.9%	21.5%	43.8%	35.7%	1st	247th of 248
Average commuteStrength	11.3 min	28.1 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	1st	239th of 240
Work from home	0%	10.1%	16.9%	15.1%	1st	242nd of 249
Diversity index	3.8	14.1	18.8	61.4	1st	222nd of 249
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	4.9%	3.9%	8.4%	1st	237th of 249
Veterans	0%	9.3%	6.2%	6.2%	1st	240th of 249
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.1%	4.3%	14.1%	1st	232nd of 249
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	49.6%	48.4%	51.1%	1st	217th of 234
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	208th 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

18%

5–17

18–24

25–34

23%

35–44

45–54

21%

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.7

Under 18

24%

65 and over

21.2%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

3.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

22.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 47
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 68.1%
Married couples: 44.7%
Living alone: 31.9%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

36%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

05902

$45,625

Essex Co.

$59,294

Vermont

$81,203

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,797

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.363

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

05902

$98,100

Essex Co.

$172,500

Vermont

$316,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

05902

—

Essex Co.

$827

Vermont

$1,234

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

87%

2–4 units

13%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 77
Owner-occupied: 83%
Vacant: 39%
Median year built: 1948
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

56%

Carpooled

19%

Transit

Walked

26%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

63%

10–19

15%

20–29

19%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

11.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

44%

Healthcare

15%

Food service

15%

Production

15%

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

37%

Health care and social assistance

20%

Construction

19%

Retail

15%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$47,813

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	05902	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$47,969	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

38%

High school

43%

Some college

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 61.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 74.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68.1%
No internet access: 25.5%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Beecher Falls
State: Vermont
County: Essex County
Center point: 45.0096° N, 71.4879° W
Land area: 1.3 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

Beecher Falls (unincorporated)97% of zip
Canaan (unincorporated)3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 05902

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
05903	Canaan, VT	7.1 mi	801	$56,397	$203,800
05901	Averill, VT	9.4 mi	9	—	—
03576	Colebrook, NH	9.5 mi	2,764	$52,682	$214,900
03592	Pittsburg, NH	13 mi	1,054	$61,094	$279,500
05907	Norton, VT	17 mi	108	$65,625	$200,000
03597	West Stewartstown, NH	19 mi	527	$56,010	—
03590	North Stratford, NH	20 mi	1,297	$52,803	$166,500
05846	Island Pond, VT	22 mi	1,315	$46,278	$159,600
03579	Errol, NH	22 mi	431	$61,000	$291,100
03589	Mount Washington, NH · PO box	22 mi	—	—	—
05905	Guildhall, VT	23 mi	968	$91,950	$289,800
05853	Morgan, VT	24 mi	743	$91,250	$313,500

Questions about 05902

What city is zip code 05902?

05902 is assigned to Beecher Falls, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 05902 in?

05902 is in Essex County, Vermont.

What is the population of 05902?

About 104 people live in 05902, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 05902 in?

05902 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 05902?

The median household income in 05902 is $45,625.

What zip codes are near 05902?

The closest zip codes to 05902 are 05903, 05901, 03576, 03592, 05907.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05902, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.