City

Chelsea, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  Vermont

👥1,301Population
💰$65,057Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$229,900Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓48.0%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads48.0% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate314 (33.4%)
Some College95 (10.1%)
Associates80 (8.5%)
Bachelors126 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree326 (34.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 34.6%Edu
HS Grad33.4%
Some College10.1%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate34.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,057 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$229,900 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,194/mo
Total Housing Units792
Vacant Units231

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Chelsea, VT

Chelsea is a city in Vermont, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,301 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Chelsea is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,057 is near the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chelsea is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,194 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chelsea is well-educated. 48.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chelsea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05038 1,301 $65,057 $229,900 $1,194 3.5% 48.0% 85.4%