City

Canaan, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Vermont

👥714Population
💰$60,300Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$165,100Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Hispanic: 0.8%Other: 0.7%Race
White98.5%
Hispanic0.8%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
31%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.8%)
HS Graduate219 (43.7%)
Some College38 (7.6%)
Associates88 (17.6%)
Bachelors83 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree69 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College7.6%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,300 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$165,100 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$733/mo
Total Housing Units577
Vacant Units225

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Canaan, VT

Canaan is a city in Vermont, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 714 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Canaan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,300 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Canaan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $733 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canaan is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.46%).

Canaan, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Canaan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05903 714 $60,300 $165,100 $733 5.1% 30.3% 89.5%