Orwell
Town in Addison County, Vermont

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.
- 1,239residents (2020 Census)
- 410 ftelevation · 125 m
- 47.2 sq miland area · 122.3 km²
- 26 / sq mipopulation density
- 05760main ZIP code (2 in total)
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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Living in Orwell
- Median household income
- $70,417
- Median home value
- $335,600
- Median rent
- $1,105/mo
- Median age
- 47.5
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Orwell had 1,239 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,239 |
|---|---|
| Density | 26 per sq mi (10 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Orwell at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Addison County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,239 (2020) |
| Land area | 47.22 sq mi (122.3 km²) |
| Water area | 2.50 sq mi (6.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8091° N, 73.2780° W |
| ZIP codes | 05760, 05731 |
| Official website | townoforwellvt.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5000153725 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Orwell
- Sudbury5.2 mi E
- Whiting5.7 mi NE
- Shoreham6.5 mi N
- Benson7.0 mi S
- Ticonderoga, NY7.6 mi W
- Hubbardton7.7 mi SE
- Leicester10.0 mi NE
- Brandon10.1 mi E
- Cornwall11.0 mi N
- Salisbury11.6 mi NE
- Bridport12.2 mi N
- Castleton12.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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