Zip code 05906: Lunenburg, Vermont

Q: What city is zip code 05906?

05906 is assigned to Lunenburg, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 05906 in?

05906 is in Essex County, Vermont.

Q: What is the population of 05906?

About 1,210 people live in 05906, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 05906?

The median household income in 05906 is $51,106.

Q: What zip codes are near 05906?

The closest zip codes to 05906 are 05904, 05858, 05824, 05840, 03584.

Residential delivery areaEssex CountyEastern Time

Population

1,210

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$169K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$973/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

49.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

49 sq mi

25 people/sq mi

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

About 05906

05906 is a rural zip code in Lunenburg, Vermont (Essex County), covering 49 sq mi of land. About 1,210 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 49.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,106 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $168,800, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $973 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.6 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and sales. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 05906 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy28.9%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%86th of 247 in VT
Median age49.7
95th
U.S. 38.9 · VT 43.184th of 249 in VT
Unemployment rate9.9%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%13th of 249 in VT
Self-employed workers16.8%
94th
U.S. 10% · VT 13.5%97th of 249 in VT
Government workers24.6%
94th
U.S. 14.5% · VT 15%27th of 249 in VT
Homeownership rate87.1%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%93rd of 247 in VT
Residents 65 and older24%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%121st of 249 in VT
Veterans8.5%
81st
U.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%66th of 249 in VT
Average commute30.6 min
77th
U.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min61st of 240 in VT
Poverty rate13.8%
65th
U.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%48th of 247 in VT
Income inequality (Gini)0.451
63rd
U.S. 0.483 · VT 0.45370th of 246 in VT
Uninsured rate7.3%
54th
U.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%28th of 249 in VT
Median earnings per worker$42,560
31st
U.S. $49,666 · VT $49,843193rd of 248 in VT
Per capita income$33,199
28th
U.S. $44,673 · VT $46,500227th of 249 in VT
Median gross rent$973
19th
U.S. $1,413 · VT $1,234149th of 190 in VT
Foreign-born residents2.5%
15th
U.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%121st of 249 in VT
Rent-burdened renters39.5%
15th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VT 48.4%143rd of 234 in VT
Median home value$168,800
14th
U.S. $332,700 · VT $316,600234th of 243 in VT
Residents under 1816.9%
14th
U.S. 22% · VT 17.9%154th of 249 in VT
Diversity index18.2
11th
U.S. 61.4 · VT 18.866th of 249 in VT
Median household income$51,106
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VT $81,203231st of 237 in VT
Work from home5.3%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%232nd of 249 in VT
Broadband access82.6%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VT 89.7%197th of 247 in VT
Bachelor's degree or higher13.7%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%243rd of 248 in VT
Population density25/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi196th of 249 in VT
Population1,210
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,106120th of 249 in VT
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%211th of 249 in VT
Healthcare workers2.6%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%228th of 249 in VT

Measure	05906	Essex	VT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VT
Housing vacancy	28.9%	43%	19.4%	10.1%	97th	86th of 247
Median age	49.7	51.9	43.1	38.9	95th	84th of 249
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.9%	4.8%	3.6%	5.2%	94th	13th of 249
Self-employed workers	16.8%	16.2%	13.5%	10%	94th	97th of 249
Government workers	24.6%	24.5%	15%	14.5%	94th	27th of 249
Homeownership rateStrength	87.1%	82.4%	73.2%	65.2%	92nd	93rd of 247
Residents 65 and older	24%	27.6%	21.4%	17.2%	90th	121st of 249
Veterans	8.5%	9.3%	6.2%	6.2%	81st	66th of 249
Average commute	30.6 min	28.1 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	77th	61st of 240
Poverty rate	13.8%	13.8%	10.1%	12.5%	65th	48th of 247
Income inequality (Gini)	0.451	0.451	0.453	0.483	63rd	70th of 246
Uninsured rate	7.3%	4.9%	3.9%	8.4%	54th	28th of 249
Median earnings per worker	$42,560	$41,811	$49,843	$49,666	31st	193rd of 248
Per capita income	$33,199	$36,657	$46,500	$44,673	28th	227th of 249
Median gross rent	$973	$827	$1,234	$1,413	19th	149th of 190
Foreign-born residents	2.5%	3.1%	4.3%	14.1%	15th	121st of 249
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	39.5%	49.6%	48.4%	51.1%	15th	143rd of 234
Median home value	$168,800	$172,500	$316,600	$332,700	14th	234th of 243
Residents under 18	16.9%	16.7%	17.9%	22%	14th	154th of 249
Diversity index	18.2	14.1	18.8	61.4	11th	66th of 249
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,106	$59,294	$81,203	$80,734	10th	231st of 237
Work from home	5.3%	10.1%	16.9%	15.1%	9th	232nd of 249
Broadband accessWeakness	82.6%	86.1%	89.7%	91%	8th	197th of 247
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.7%	21.5%	43.8%	35.7%	7th	243rd of 248
Population density	25/sq mi	9/sq mi	70/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	196th of 249
Population	1,210	5,982	647,106	334,922,499	2nd	120th of 249
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	211th of 249
Healthcare workers	2.6%	6.7%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	228th 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

13%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

35–44

15%

45–54

19%

55–64

12%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

49.7

Under 18

16.9%

65 and over

24%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

18.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

28.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 551
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 55.5%
Married couples: 45.4%
Living alone: 33%
Veterans (of adults): 8.5%
Male / female: 57% / 43%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

05906

$51,106

Essex Co.

$59,294

Vermont

$81,203

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,199

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.451

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

05906

$168,800

Essex Co.

$172,500

Vermont

$316,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

05906

$973

Essex Co.

$827

Vermont

$1,234

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

0.9%

Housing units: 775
Owner-occupied: 87.1%
Vacant: 28.9%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 39.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.7%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

18%

20–29

25%

30–44

26%

45–59

60+

13%

Average commute

30.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

17%

Production

10%

Sales

Education

Office and admin

Management

Food service

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Construction

19%

Retail

12%

Education

12%

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Information

0.8%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$42,560

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	05906	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,964	$74,888
Service	$33,125	$26,804
Sales and office	$47,188	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,882	$49,199
Production and transportation	$47,031	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

49%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
Households with broadband: 82.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50.5%
No internet access: 15.6%
Without health insurance: 7.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Lunenburg
State: Vermont
County: Essex County
Center point: 44.4831° N, 71.7204° W
Land area: 49 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Lunenburg (unincorporated)5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 05906

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
05904	Gilman, VT	4.7 mi	187	$54,722	$99,600
05858	North Concord, VT	5.5 mi	340	$66,500	$162,800
05824	Concord, VT	6 mi	1,155	$72,500	$162,800
05840	Granby, VT	8.1 mi	34	$56,250	$137,500
03584	Lancaster, NH	8.5 mi	3,501	$66,768	$209,500
03598	Whitefield, NH	8.5 mi	3,396	$67,179	$227,600
03561	Littleton, NH	10 mi	6,040	$56,746	$282,900
05849	Lyndon, VT · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
05838	East Saint Johnsbury, VT · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
05832	East Burke, VT	12 mi	969	$86,850	$332,100
05848	Lower Waterford, VT · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
05837	East Haven, VT	13 mi	301	$60,781	$153,400

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Questions about 05906

What city is zip code 05906?

05906 is assigned to Lunenburg, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 05906 in?

05906 is in Essex County, Vermont.

What is the population of 05906?

About 1,210 people live in 05906, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 05906 in?

05906 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 05906?

The median household income in 05906 is $51,106.

What zip codes are near 05906?

The closest zip codes to 05906 are 05904, 05858, 05824, 05840, 03584.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05906, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.