05081 ZIP Code, Wells River, VT
05081 is a ZIP code in Wells River, Vermont — mostly in Orange County (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Caledonia County. It covers 19 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 05069, 05051 and 03774. 842 people live here in 393 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (66% own). Median household income is $55,804, below the Vermont median of $81,203; the median age is 48.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wells River, VT
- County: Orange County
- Land area: 19 sq mi
- Population: 842
- Median household income: $55,804
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 842 |
| Households | 393 |
| Median household income | $55,804 |
| Income per person | $31,852 |
| Median age | 48.7 |
| Homeowners | 66.2% |
| Median home value | $275,000 |
| Median rent | $1,021 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.4% |
| Broadband internet | 78.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 10.9% |
| $15–25K | 12.2% |
| $25–35K | 8.4% |
| $35–50K | 11.5% |
| $50–75K | 21.6% |
| $75–100K | 12.7% |
| $100–150K | 13.7% |
| $150–200K | 1.5% |
| $200K+ | 4.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 1.4% |
| 25–34 | 10.3% |
| 35–44 | 9.4% |
| 45–54 | 14.7% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65–74 | 19.7% |
| 75+ | 4.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.3% |
| Owned outright | 23.9% |
| Rented | 25.2% |
| Vacant | 24.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 11.1% |
| 5–19 units | 10.7% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.1% |
Businesses in 05081
27 business establishments with 243 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Construction: 3
- Retail Trade: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 05069 (3.4 mi)
- 05051 — Newbury village, VT (4 mi)
- 03774 — North Haverhill CDP, NH (5.8 mi)
- 03740 — Mountain Lakes CDP, NH (6 mi)
- 05076 (6.7 mi)
- 05040 (7.1 mi)
- 03765 (7.3 mi)
- 05042 (7.4 mi)
Areas that include 05081
- Wells River, VT ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Caledonia County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- Orange County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Vermont ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 05081, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 05081 in?
- 05081 is a Wells River, VT mailing address. By land area, 10% lies inside Wells River; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 05081 in?
- 05081 is mostly in Orange County (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Caledonia County.
- What is the population of 05081?
- About 842 people (±204), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 871.
- What is the median household income in 05081?
- $55,804 (±$15,289), compared with $81,203 for Vermont as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 05081?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 05081 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 05081?
- The closest, measured center to center: 05069 (3.4 mi), 05051 (4 mi, Newbury), 03774 (5.8 mi, North Haverhill), 03740 (6 mi, Mountain Lakes), 05076 (6.7 mi) and 05040 (7.1 mi).
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