ZIP Code 05847 -- Lowell, VT

Orleans | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 94.07% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,070
Unknown
Median Income
$57,404
Home Value
$183,400
Median Rent
$945
Median Age
32.90
Diversity Index
16.10
Very Low
Cost of Living
70.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
14.5%

About ZIP Code 05847

ZIP code 05847 in Lowell, Vermont is a unknown area with a population of 1,070. The median household income is $57,404, which is This is 23% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $183,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 70.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 32.90 years. Approximately 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Orleans, VT.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,070
Median Age
32.90
Male Population
552
51.6%
Female Population
518
48.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
16.10 Very Low
White
93.8%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
6.2%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$57,404
Mean Household Income
$89,247
Per Capita Income
$32,179
Below Poverty Line
9.6%

This is 23% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$183,400
Median Rent
$945
Total Housing Units
515
Occupied Units
371
Vacant Units
144
28.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1984
Owner Occupied
94.1%
Renter Occupied
5.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.2x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 94.1% Renter 5.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 86.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
523
Employment Rate
85.5%
Unemployment Rate
14.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
73.4%
Carpool
14.3%
Public Transit
1.1%
Work from Home
7.5%

Cost of Living Index

70.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 05847 is 29.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

Compare 05847 with:

Compare 05847 with Another ZIP Code

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Orleans

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
05855 Newport 7,412 $61,240
05860 Orleans 2,728 $64,850
05859 Jay peak 2,123 $84,813
05822 Barton 2,107 $76,100
05829 Derby 1,688 $73,456
05830 Derby line 1,534 $70,446

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 05847

ZIP code 05847 (Lowell, VT) has a total population of 1,070 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 32.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 05847 is $57,404 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 23% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 05847 is primarily located in Lowell, Vermont (VT). It falls within Orleans County.

The median home value in ZIP code 05847 is $183,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $945.

The median age in ZIP code 05847 is 32.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 05847 has a cost of living index of 70.80 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 05847, 19.20% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.57% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 05847 is 14.53%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 7.47% of workers work from home.

Explore More

Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.