Zip code 05903: Canaan, Vermont

Q: What city is zip code 05903?

05903 is assigned to Canaan, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 05903 in?

05903 is in Essex County, Vermont.

Q: What is the population of 05903?

About 801 people live in 05903, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 05903?

The median household income in 05903 is $56,397.

Q: What zip codes are near 05903?

The closest zip codes to 05903 are 05901, 05902, 03576, 05907, 05846.

Residential delivery areaEssex CountyEastern Time

Population

801

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$204K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

under $100/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

62 sq mi

13 people/sq mi

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

About 05903

05903 is a rural zip code in Canaan, Vermont (Essex County), covering 62 sq mi of land. About 801 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 54.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,397 a year, 30% 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 $203,800, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of under $100 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.9 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and management. 26% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 30% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.

How 05903 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers25.5%
99th
U.S. 10% · VT 13.5%31st of 249 in VT
Homeownership rate92.7%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%39th of 247 in VT
Housing vacancy33.4%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%64th of 247 in VT
Government workers28.8%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · VT 15%13th of 249 in VT
Median age54.1
97th
U.S. 38.9 · VT 43.134th of 249 in VT
Residents 65 and older30.3%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%42nd of 249 in VT
Work from home18%
72nd
U.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%91st of 249 in VT
Income inequality (Gini)0.445
59th
U.S. 0.483 · VT 0.45384th of 246 in VT
Broadband access93%
58th
U.S. 91% · VT 89.7%75th of 247 in VT
Uninsured rate7.4%
55th
U.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%26th of 249 in VT
Veterans5.9%
51st
U.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%143rd of 249 in VT
Unemployment rate4.5%
43rd
U.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%64th of 249 in VT
Poverty rate9.6%
42nd
U.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%95th of 247 in VT
Median earnings per worker$45,602
42nd
U.S. $49,666 · VT $49,843163rd of 248 in VT
Per capita income$36,270
38th
U.S. $44,673 · VT $46,500197th of 249 in VT
Average commute22.9 min
29th
U.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min167th of 240 in VT
Median home value$203,800
22nd
U.S. $332,700 · VT $316,600217th of 243 in VT
Foreign-born residents3.4%
21st
U.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%84th of 249 in VT
Healthcare workers7.3%
19th
U.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%149th of 249 in VT
Median household income$56,397
16th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VT $81,203221st of 237 in VT
Bachelor's degree or higher16.8%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%238th of 248 in VT
Residents under 1815.5%
9th
U.S. 22% · VT 17.9%172nd of 249 in VT
Rent-burdened renters20.8%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VT 48.4%192nd of 234 in VT
Population801
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,106159th of 249 in VT
Population density13/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi234th of 249 in VT
Median gross rentunder $100
1st
U.S. $1,413 · VT $1,234190th of 190 in VT
Diversity index1.5
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VT 18.8231st of 249 in VT
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%209th of 249 in VT

Measure	05903	Essex	VT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VT
Self-employed workers	25.5%	16.2%	13.5%	10%	99th	31st of 249
Homeownership rateStrength	92.7%	82.4%	73.2%	65.2%	98th	39th of 247
Housing vacancy	33.4%	43%	19.4%	10.1%	98th	64th of 247
Government workers	28.8%	24.5%	15%	14.5%	98th	13th of 249
Median age	54.1	51.9	43.1	38.9	97th	34th of 249
Residents 65 and older	30.3%	27.6%	21.4%	17.2%	97th	42nd of 249
Work from home	18%	10.1%	16.9%	15.1%	72nd	91st of 249
Income inequality (Gini)	0.445	0.451	0.453	0.483	59th	84th of 246
Broadband access	93%	86.1%	89.7%	91%	58th	75th of 247
Uninsured rate	7.4%	4.9%	3.9%	8.4%	55th	26th of 249
Veterans	5.9%	9.3%	6.2%	6.2%	51st	143rd of 249
Unemployment rate	4.5%	4.8%	3.6%	5.2%	43rd	64th of 249
Poverty rate	9.6%	13.8%	10.1%	12.5%	42nd	95th of 247
Median earnings per worker	$45,602	$41,811	$49,843	$49,666	42nd	163rd of 248
Per capita income	$36,270	$36,657	$46,500	$44,673	38th	197th of 249
Average commute	22.9 min	28.1 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	29th	167th of 240
Median home value	$203,800	$172,500	$316,600	$332,700	22nd	217th of 243
Foreign-born residents	3.4%	3.1%	4.3%	14.1%	21st	84th of 249
Healthcare workers	7.3%	6.7%	9.9%	9.7%	19th	149th of 249
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,397	$59,294	$81,203	$80,734	16th	221st of 237
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.8%	21.5%	43.8%	35.7%	13th	238th of 248
Residents under 18	15.5%	16.7%	17.9%	22%	9th	172nd of 249
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	20.8%	49.6%	48.4%	51.1%	2nd	192nd of 234
Population	801	5,982	647,106	334,922,499	1st	159th of 249
Population density	13/sq mi	9/sq mi	70/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	234th of 249
Median gross rent	under $100	$827	$1,234	$1,413	1st	190th of 190
Diversity index	1.5	14.1	18.8	61.4	1st	231st of 249
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	209th 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

11%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

16%

45–54

17%

55–64

19%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

54.1

Under 18

15.5%

65 and over

30.3%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.7%

Diversity index

1.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

13.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

70%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

30%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 384
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 56.8%
Married couples: 50%
Living alone: 33.3%
Veterans (of adults): 5.9%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

05903

$56,397

Essex Co.

$59,294

Vermont

$81,203

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,270

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.445

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

05903

$203,800

Essex Co.

$172,500

Vermont

$316,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

05903

under $100

Essex Co.

$827

Vermont

$1,234

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

87%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 577
Owner-occupied: 92.7%
Vacant: 33.4%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 20.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.8%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

18%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

25%

10–19

43%

20–29

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

22%

Office and admin

12%

Management

Business and finance

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Sales

Food service

Production

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Construction

12%

Manufacturing

12%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

11%

Education

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Other services

Arts and recreation

Information

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Median earnings per worker

$45,602

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

25.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

28.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

0.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	05903	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,839	$74,888
Service	$33,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,559	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,063	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

38%

Some college

20%

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Households with broadband: 93%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50.8%
No internet access: 6%
Without health insurance: 7.4%
Limited-English households: 3.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Canaan
State: Vermont
County: Essex County
Center point: 44.9350° N, 71.5881° W
Land area: 62 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this 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 05903

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
05901	Averill, VT	3.3 mi	9	—	—
05902	Beecher Falls, VT	7.1 mi	104	$45,625	$98,100
03576	Colebrook, NH	11 mi	2,764	$52,682	$214,900
05907	Norton, VT	12 mi	108	$65,625	$200,000
05846	Island Pond, VT	15 mi	1,315	$46,278	$159,600
03590	North Stratford, NH	16 mi	1,297	$52,803	$166,500
05905	Guildhall, VT	17 mi	968	$91,950	$289,800
03597	West Stewartstown, NH	17 mi	527	$56,010	—
05853	Morgan, VT	18 mi	743	$91,250	$313,500
03589	Mount Washington, NH · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
05830	Derby Line, VT	20 mi	1,534	$70,446	$207,000
05833	East Charleston, VT	20 mi	28	$65,250	—

Questions about 05903

What city is zip code 05903?

05903 is assigned to Canaan, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 05903 in?

05903 is in Essex County, Vermont.

What is the population of 05903?

About 801 people live in 05903, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 05903 in?

05903 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 05903?

The median household income in 05903 is $56,397.

What zip codes are near 05903?

The closest zip codes to 05903 are 05901, 05902, 03576, 05907, 05846.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05903, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.