Thetford
Town in Orange County, Vermont

Thetford is a town in Orange County, Vermont, with 2,775 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 604 ft (184 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Norwich, 5.5 miles SW.
- 2,775residents (2020 Census)
- 604 ftelevation · 184 m
- 43.6 sq miland area · 112.8 km²
- 64 / sq mipopulation density
- 05075main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Thetford
Thetford is a town in Orange County, Vermont, United States in the Connecticut River Valley. The population was 2,775 at the 2020 census. Villages within the town include East Thetford, North Thetford, Thetford Hill, Thetford Center, Rices Mills, Union Village, and Post Mills. The town office is in Thetford Center.
Thetford is home to Thetford Academy, Vermont's oldest secondary school. Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, formerly Swift Water Girl Scout Council, also has a summer residential camp here called Camp Farnsworth. Camp Farnsworth originally started under private ownership by Chelebe and Madama Farnsworth in 1909 when it was called Camp Hanoum.
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Living in Thetford
- Median household income
- $88,045
- Median home value
- $329,500
- Median rent
- $1,141/mo
- Median age
- 43.6
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Thetford had 2,775 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,775 |
|---|---|
| Density | 64 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thetford at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,775 (2020) |
| Land area | 43.55 sq mi (112.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8367° N, 72.2495° W |
| ZIP codes | 05075, 05043, 05058 |
| Official website | thetfordvermont.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5001772400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thetford
- Norwich5.5 mi SW
- West Fairlee6.2 mi N
- Strafford6.3 mi NW
- Fairlee6.6 mi NE
- Lyme, NH7.9 mi E
- Hanover, NH8.6 mi S
- Vershire9.1 mi NW
- Sharon9.9 mi W
- Orford, NH11.2 mi E
- Wilder11.5 mi S
- Hartford Village12.5 mi S
- Tunbridge12.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thetford
What county is Thetford in?
Thetford is in Orange County, Vermont.
What is the population of Thetford, VT?
2,775 people lived in Thetford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thetford, VT?
The main ZIP code is 05075. Other ZIP codes: 05043, 05058.
What is the elevation of Thetford?
604 feet (184 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thetford?
Norwich (5.5 mi), West Fairlee (6.2 mi), Strafford (6.3 mi), Fairlee (6.6 mi), Lyme (7.9 mi).
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