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ZIP Code 05038

Chelsea, VT, Orange County

Population

1,371

Land area

43.7sq mi

People per sq mi

31

City

Chelsea

ZIP 05038 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 05038 at a glance

  • ZIP 05038 (Chelsea) is 55% less dense than Vermont as a whole.
  • The median household income is $62,000, 24% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,800 (20% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,567 a month.

Local data for ZIP 05038

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 05038, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$62,000

Poverty rate

13.4%

Median home value

$254,800

Median rent

$1,567/mo

Homeownership

82.7%

Bachelor's or higher

28.8%

Median age

55.1

Average commute

30.0 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

34

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

189

$7.2M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1.5M

46 loans

Campaign donations

$1,450

24% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 05038, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

539

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

120

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

76° / 7°F

42.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 05038, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.6%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 05038?
ZIP code 05038 is in Chelsea, VT (Orange County).
What county is ZIP code 05038 in?
ZIP code 05038 is mostly in Orange County, Vermont.
How many people live in ZIP code 05038?
About 1,371 people live in the 05038 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.