The 05847 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Lowell, VT in Orleans County in the United States. The current population estimate is 787. An estimated 17.7% of residents in the 05847 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 43.0 years. About 86.2% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $27,124. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $50,625, and approximately 5% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 05847 is $50,625, while the region's mean household income is $59,972. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,124. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05847 of $27,124 is approximately 21.55% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,577. An estimated 5.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 47.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 05847 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.5% of 05847 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.5% |
In ZIP Code 05847, 86.2% of the population graduated high school, while 17.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.2% in this Orleans County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 46.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.7% |
| Associate's degree | 3.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05847, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 1.4% of 05847 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05847 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.5%), followed by Black or African American (2.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 05847, 96.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Orleans County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05847, an estimated 20.3% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 19.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Orleans County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 05847 are older than average. The median age of 43.0 years in ZIP Code 05847 is approximately 12.86% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.6% of the population in 05847 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 05847 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 19.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 05847 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 05847 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05847 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.36 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 5.83% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 33.84% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 05847 | 18.81¢/kWh | 15.34¢/kWh | 9.67¢/kWh |
| Vermont | 22.62¢/kWh | 19.19¢/kWh | 11.82¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.47¢/kWh | 8.51¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 05847 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.21 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.9 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.9 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.39 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.29 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.37 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.48 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.36 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.15 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.48 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.62 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.22 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 05847, 68.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 40.2 minutes. Approximately 26.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05847 work in construction, while an estimated 23.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 05847 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.6% |
| Construction | 26.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.1% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.0% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |