City

Island Pond, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Vermont

👥1,144Population
💰$47,857Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$164,100Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 4.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian0.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
11%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate274 (37.5%)
Some College123 (16.8%)
Associates65 (8.9%)
Bachelors59 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree206 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College16.8%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.1%Renter: 37.9%Tenure
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,857 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$164,100 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$798/mo
Total Housing Units1,069
Vacant Units515

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
62%
About Island Pond, VT

Island Pond is a city in Vermont, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,144 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Island Pond is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,857 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Island Pond is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $798 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Island Pond is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Island Pond
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05846 1,144 $47,857 $164,100 $798 1.3% 36.3% 62.1%