| City: | Granby, Vermont |
| County: | Essex County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:10:25 PM |
| Population: | 68 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 802 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.6025, -71.7203 |
| Land Area: | 26.596 sq mi |
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Granby sits in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, a small rural community in Essex County near the Canadian border. With just 68 year-round residents spread across 36 square miles, this is one of Vermont's most sparsely populated towns. The median age of 62 years shows it's primarily a retirement and seasonal community.
Despite carrying a PO Box classification, Granby doesn't operate any PO Boxes. Instead, mail arrives via highway contract delivery to 42 single-family homes along rural roads like Granby Road, Porrell Road, and Shores Hill Road. This unusual pattern happens when USPS classified a ZIP decades ago but delivery patterns changed over time without updating the classification.
Nearly half the homes (24 of 51 housing units) are seasonal properties. Owners use them as summer retreats or ski-season getaways. The 27 year-round households include mostly retirees who own their homes (22 owner-occupied, 5 renter-occupied). With no business establishments recorded, residents travel to nearby towns for services.
Mail arrives under contract carrier service, typical for remote Vermont townships. The delivery area includes mountainous terrain with names like Mt Tug Road and Mathews Knoll, part of the landscape that draws seasonal visitors. For mailing purposes, use standard street addresses rather than PO Boxes.
Roads named for local families and geographic features serve scattered homes across mountainous landscape.
ZIP Code 05840 has 68 residents and 27 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 62.0 years, significantly older than the state (43.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 60.3% male and 39.7% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 68Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 34Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 105Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 27Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $137,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.52Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.47Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 53 | 28 | 34 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 68 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 62
Male Median Age: 63.2
Female Median Age: 59.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| White: | 65 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 41 | 60.29% | 63.2 years |
| Females: | 27 | 39.71% | 59.5 years |
| Total: | 68 | 100% | 62.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 32 | 94.12% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 5.88% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 5.88% |
| Total Population: | 34 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 32 | 94.12% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 5.88% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $56,250, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,250. Family households earn a median of $80,938 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $80,938). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 38.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.8%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $77,500 | $56,250 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $69,688 | $74,250 | $0 | $80,938 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,167 | $14,643 | $21,250 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,143 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 13 | 38.24% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 21 | 61.76% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4 | 30.77% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 1 | 7.69% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 30.77% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 30.77% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 13 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $137,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $137,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $103,100 | $0 | $120,000 | $137,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2 | 8.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 20 | 80.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3 | 12.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 25 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 25 | 41.67% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 35 | 58.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 55 | 91.67% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 5 | 8.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 91.20%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 76.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 26 | 83.87% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1 | 3.23% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 12.90% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 31 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4 | 12.90% |
| Private Insurance: | 31 | 54.39% |
| Public Insurance: | 26 | 45.61% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 57 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 05840 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 42 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 42Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 42Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 05840 is located in Essex 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 05840. It covers 26.596 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.062 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: | 26.596 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.062 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 |
We could not locate which school district 05840 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.
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 February 1, 2026.