City

Lowell, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Orleans County  ·  Vermont

👥1,154Population
💰$56,858Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$179,200Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊13.7%Unemployment▲ 180% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.1%Other: 4.7%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.1%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment13.7% ▲ 180% above avg
HS Graduate295 (44.6%)
Some College109 (16.5%)
Associates73 (11%)
Bachelors65 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree120 (18.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
HS Grad44.6%
Some College16.5%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.2%Renter: 6.8%Tenure
Owner93.2%
Renter6.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,858 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$179,200 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$936/mo
Total Housing Units561
Vacant Units164

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
64%
About Lowell, VT

Lowell is a city in Vermont, located in Orleans County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,154 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, Lowell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,858 is below the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lowell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $936 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lowell is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lowell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05847 1,154 $56,858 $179,200 $936 13.7% 28.0% 93.2%