Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 9.8% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 50.1% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 102 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,926 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 1,720 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 2,115 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 2,468 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,375 (37.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,024 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $260,885 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,223/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 14,535 |
| Vacant Units | 2,267 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Orange County is located in Vermont and encompasses 26 ZIP codes spanning 26 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 28,108 residents. With a median age of 46.95, it is a mature county.
Orange County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $81,023 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.8% is near the national average.
Housing in Orange County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $260,885 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,223. Homeownership rates are high at 80.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Orange County are primarily White (93.24%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Orange County, VT is a middle-income area in Vermont. The 26 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05033 | Bradford | 3,232 | $93,393 | $247,900 | $1,133 | 6.0% | 51.2% |
| 05036 | Brookfield | 1,109 | $104,073 | $316,400 | $1,188 | 0.0% | 52.2% |
| 05038 | Chelsea | 1,301 | $65,057 | $229,900 | $1,194 | 3.5% | 48.0% |
| 05039 | Corinth | 987 | $80,781 | $221,400 | — | 0.8% | 52.3% |
| 05040 | East Corinth | 568 | $92,981 | $210,000 | $1,362 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| 05041 | East Randolph | 289 | $83,125 | $234,400 | $1,111 | 0.0% | 55.1% |
| 05043 | East Thetford | 986 | $79,107 | $265,300 | $1,154 | 4.4% | 55.0% |
| 05045 | Fairlee | 1,787 | $73,889 | $265,200 | $1,125 | 0.9% | 66.4% |
| 05051 | Newbury | 997 | $60,625 | $219,600 | $875 | 3.3% | 44.9% |
| 05058 | Post Mills | 147 | $74,151 | $429,700 | — | 0.0% | 88.5% |
| 05060 | Randolph | 4,064 | $66,186 | $237,800 | $944 | 3.6% | 49.3% |
| 05061 | Randolph Center | 1,989 | $77,652 | $304,600 | $1,570 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
| 05070 | South Strafford | 488 | $124,671 | $407,100 | $1,330 | 5.1% | 64.1% |
| 05072 | Strafford | 722 | $112,237 | $425,800 | — | 2.4% | 58.5% |
| 05075 | Thetford Center | 1,326 | $104,250 | $386,700 | $1,667 | 2.5% | 74.8% |
| 05076 | Topsham | 531 | $67,344 | $192,700 | $1,275 | 0.0% | 38.3% |
| 05077 | Tunbridge | 1,085 | $70,893 | $282,800 | $1,275 | 0.0% | 55.5% |
| 05079 | Vershire | 898 | $68,448 | $185,300 | $1,145 | 7.2% | 42.9% |
| 05675 | Washington | 897 | $67,569 | $201,700 | $972 | 8.7% | 40.8% |
| 05081 | Wells River | 775 | $56,971 | $266,000 | $770 | 4.6% | 32.2% |
| 05083 | West Fairlee | 198 | $55,417 | — | — | 0.0% | 21.9% |
| 05086 | West Topsham | 596 | $81,875 | $204,500 | $941 | 0.0% | 31.8% |
| 05679 | Williamstown | 3,136 | $94,180 | $233,200 | $1,685 | 0.8% | 29.9% |