| ZIP Code | 05826 |
|---|---|
| City | Craftsbury |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orleans County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,045 ft |
| Latitude | 44.634876 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.406149 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.6 yrs ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 2.7% ▼ 73% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.4% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 187 (38.3%) |
| Some College | 56 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 32 (6.6%) |
| Bachelors | 38 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 174 (35.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,442 ≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $246,100 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,240/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 422 |
| Vacant Units | 101 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 422 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 101 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 05826 is located in Craftsbury, Vermont, within Orleans County. With a population of 715, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.6 years. Economically, 05826 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,442 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05826 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $246,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,240 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 05826 is primarily White (94.27%). Residents are well-educated — 43.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.7%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 05826 in Craftsbury, VT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 715 residents, a median household income of $76,442, and a median home value of $246,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.