City

Lunenburg, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Vermont

👥1,335Population
💰$54,423Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$155,500Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊17.7%Unemployment▲ 262% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Asian: 3.2%Other: 4%Race
White92.8%
Asian3.2%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment17.7% ▲ 262% above avg
HS Graduate362 (41.8%)
Some College199 (23%)
Associates100 (11.5%)
Bachelors67 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree138 (15.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 23%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
HS Grad41.8%
Some College23.0%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,423 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$155,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,000/mo
Total Housing Units716
Vacant Units190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Lunenburg, VT

Lunenburg is a city in Vermont, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,335 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Lunenburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,423 is below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lunenburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,000 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lunenburg is less-educated. 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lunenburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05906 1,335 $54,423 $155,500 $1,000 17.7% 23.7% 86.1%