Orwell

Town in Addison County, Vermont

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Orwell is a town in Addison County, Vermont, with 1,239 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 410 ft (125 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sudbury, 5.2 miles E.

About Orwell

Orwell is a town in Addison County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,239 at the 2020 census. Mount Independence was the largest fortification constructed by the American colonial forces. The 300-acre (1.2 km2) site is now one of Vermont's premier state-operated historic sites.

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Median household income
$70,417
Median home value
$335,600
Median rent
$1,105/mo
Median age
47.5
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Orwell, VT population

Orwell had 1,239 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,239
Density26 per sq mi (10 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Orwell at a glance

StateVermont (VT)
CountyAddison County
TypeTown
Population1,239 (2020)
Land area47.22 sq mi (122.3 km²)
Water area2.50 sq mi (6.48 km²)
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Coordinates43.8091° N, 73.2780° W
ZIP codes05760, 05731
Official websitetownoforwellvt.org
Census code (GEOID)5000153725

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Orwell

What county is Orwell in?

Orwell is in Addison County, Vermont.

What is the population of Orwell, VT?

1,239 people lived in Orwell at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Orwell, VT?

The main ZIP code is 05760. Other ZIP codes: 05731.

What is the elevation of Orwell?

410 feet (125 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Orwell?

Sudbury (5.2 mi), Whiting (5.7 mi), Shoreham (6.5 mi), Benson (7.0 mi), Ticonderoga (7.6 mi).

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