ZIP code 05081: Wells River, VT
05081 is a ZIP code in Wells River, Vermont, mainly in Orange County, part of the Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT micro area. About 842 people live here.
- Population
- 842
- Median household income
- $55,804
- Typical home value
- $257,500+2.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,021gross, per month
- Median age
- 48.7
- Homeowners
- 66.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 05081 details
| City | Wells River |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange County (also partly Caledonia County) |
| Metro area | Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 19.5 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 43 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 29.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 44.13721, -72.09015 |
Median rent in 05081 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $473/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,109/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,200/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 05081
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05069 | South Ryegate, VT | 3.4 mi | 778 |
| 05051 | Newbury, VT | 4.0 mi | 927 |
| 05085 | West Newbury, VT | 5.3 mi | — |
| 03774 | North Haverhill, NH | 5.8 mi | 1,420 |
| 03740 | Bath, NH | 6.0 mi | 1,097 |
| 05076 | Topsham, VT | 6.7 mi | 495 |
| 05040 | East Corinth, VT | 7.1 mi | 589 |
| 03765 | Haverhill, NH | 7.3 mi | 513 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 05081?
A typical home in ZIP code 05081 is worth about $257,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $55,804 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Vermont average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $257,500 homeWhat can a $55,804 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 05081
What city is ZIP code 05081?
ZIP code 05081 is in Wells River, VT, in Orange County.
What county is ZIP code 05081 in?
05081 is mainly in Orange County, Vermont, and partly in Caledonia County.
What is the population of ZIP code 05081?
About 842 people live in ZIP code 05081, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 05081 in?
05081 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.