City

Orwell, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Addison County  ·  Vermont

👥950Population
💰$66,583Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂55.6Median Age
🏠$293,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 2.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
14%
45–64
36%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
HS Graduate320 (43%)
Some College58 (7.8%)
Associates63 (8.5%)
Bachelors117 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree186 (25%)

Education

HS Grad: 43%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 25%Edu
HS Grad43.0%
Some College7.8%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,583 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$293,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,089/mo
Total Housing Units558
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
64%
About Orwell, VT

Orwell is a city in Vermont, located in Addison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 950 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.6 years.

Economically, Orwell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,583 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Orwell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $293,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,089 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orwell is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05760 950 $66,583 $293,200 $1,089 3.3% 40.7% 91.1%