ZIP Code 05826 in Craftsbury, VT

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Craftsbury, Vermont
Names to Avoid:
East Craftsbury
County:Orleans County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:42:59 PM
Population:861 [See All]
Area Code:802
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:44.6478, -72.4071
Land Area:28.822 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 05826 has 861 residents and 399 households (average 2.16 persons per household). The median age is 45.8 years, slightly older than the state (43.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.7% male and 47.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:861Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:715Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:797Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:29.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$76,442Source: Census ACS
Households:399Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$246,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.16Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.99Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,013998958954922886918960895801668770715
Decennial Census983------------------861------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.8

Male Median Age: 43.9

Female Median Age: 47.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male212224252716313234233238272134151616
Female1335219161027352329352931391572013
Total345745344326586757526767586049223629
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:83197.08%
Black:20.23%
Hispanic:*182.10%
Asian:20.23%
American Indian:10.12%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:20.23%
Total:856100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:45452.73%43.9 years
Females:40747.27%47.8 years
Total:861100%45.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:69897.62%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:101.40%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:72.38%
Total Population:715100%
Total Native Population:69897.62%
Total Foreign-born Population:172.38%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $76,442, which is a bit under the national median ($78,538), is up $38,942 (103.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,088. Family households earn a median of $94,375 versus $55,489 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,886). By gender, male median income is $62,727 and female is $66,250, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,523 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.1%, which is lower than the state rate (64.7%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.0%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$37,500$49,667$49,911$50,208$54,188$56,458$55,278$60,000$56,354$62,083$64,107$60,938$76,442
Median Family Income$44,219$50,592$57,500$61,397$63,036$62,308$61,595$62,026$63,657$66,042$81,250$83,438$94,375
Median NonFamily Income$20,179$31,058$29,625$34,000$34,821$42,888$44,688$45,344$32,750$35,795$32,813$40,417$55,489
Median Male Income$26,875$25,455$25,938$37,813$38,194$39,773$41,161$42,891$43,359$43,854$48,558$56,500$62,727
Median Female Income$26,645$26,522$28,906$30,227$31,771$32,500$37,885$33,958$35,729$38,125$39,659$45,341$66,250
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:34758.12%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:25041.88%
Total:597100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:15644.96%
Service:4412.68%
Sales and Office:6518.73%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5315.27%
Production, transportation, and material moving:298.36%
Total Civilian Employed Population:347100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $246,100, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $88,800 (56.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $77,200. The median gross rent is $1,240, which is falls short of the national median ($1,348), is up $595 (92.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $333. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.29% (44.40% with a mortgage, 55.60% free-and-clear) and renters 13.71% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.93%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$157,300$153,900$158,100$173,700$184,600$174,000$171,700$203,800$168,900$173,900$207,900$227,600$246,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1022.73%
$1,000 to $1,499:1227.27%
$1,500 to $1,999:2147.73%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:12.27%
Total:44100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$645$675$641$646$813$900$957$963$907$922$1,086$1,090$1,240
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):12338.32%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):15447.98%
Renter Occupied:4413.71%
Total Occupied Housing Units:321100%

Occupied Housing Units:32176.07%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):10123.93%
Total Housing Units:422100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:34180.81%
Multi-Family Units:4711.14%
Other Units:348.06%
Total Housing Units:422100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 37.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (42.60%). High school or higher is 93.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 53.00%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 1.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 5.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.07%). College enrollment is 6.21%, which is markedly below the state rate (32.90%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:20.38%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:305.69%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):18635.29%
Some college, no degree:7213.66%
Associate's degree:387.21%
Bachelor's degree:6913.09%
Graduate or professional degree:13024.67%
Total:527100%
High school or higher:49593.93%
Bachelor's degree or higher:19937.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:53758.18%
Public Insurance:37941.06%
No Insurance:70.76%
Total:923100%
Has Health Insurance:91699.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty7.3%2.6%3.0%3.6%1.7%5.7%5.9%6.8%6.9%6.9%3.7%3.7%1.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:64.14%
Kindergarten:138.97%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):6142.07%
High school (grades 9-12):5638.62%
College or graduate school:96.21%
Total:145100%
Early Childhood:1913.10%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):13089.66%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 05826 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 20 business establishments, employing about 129 people with an annual payroll of $3,514,000. USPS data shows 369 residential mailboxes and 11 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:369Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:11Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:454Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:345Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:24Source: USPS
# of Businesses:20Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$790,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$3,514,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:129Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 05826 is located in Orleans County, Vermont, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ). This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 05826. It covers 28.822 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.13 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:28.822 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.13 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


05827 | | 05825

Schools in ZIP Code 05826


We could not locate which school district 05826 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Craftsbury Schools 1422 North Craftsbury Road
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
District: Craftsbury School DistrictNearby
Albany Community School 351 Main Street
Albany, VT 05820
District: Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School DistrictNearby
Lakeview Usd #43 189 Lauredon Avenue
Greensboro, VT 05841
District: Orleans Southwest Union Elementary School District #94Nearby
Lowell Village School 52 Gelo Park Road
Lowell, VT 05847
District: Lowell School DistrictNearby
Glover Village School 100 School Street
Glover, VT 05839
District: Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School DistrictNearby
St Pauls School 54 Eastern Ave
Barton, VT 05822
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cornerstone Christian School 133 Cornerstone Ln
Lyndonville, VT 05851
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lyndon Institute 168 Institute Cir
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 05826


Sterling College 16 Sterling Drive
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827-0072
Type: Post Secondary
Northern Vermont University 337 College Hill
Johnson, VT 05656-9464
Type: Post Secondary
Northern Vermont University - Lyndon 1001 College Road
Lyndonvile, VT 05851-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Goddard College 123 Pitkin Road
Plainfield, VT 05667-9432
Type: Post Secondary
Community College Of Vermont 660 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Type: Post Secondary
New England Culinary Institute 62 Ridge Street, 2nd Floor
Montpelier, VT 05602
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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