City

Orleans, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Orleans County  ·  Vermont

👥2,859Population
💰$60,238Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$187,000Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0%Other: 2%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic4.3%
Black0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.8%)
HS Graduate676 (37.5%)
Some College248 (13.7%)
Associates241 (13.4%)
Bachelors188 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree437 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College13.7%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,238 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$187,000 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units1,670
Vacant Units514

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Orleans, VT

Orleans is a city in Vermont, located in Orleans County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,859 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Orleans is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,238 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Orleans is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orleans is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orleans
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05860 2,859 $60,238 $187,000 $748 7.7% 34.7% 75.4%