| ZIP Code | 05649 |
|---|---|
| City | East Barre |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,502 ft |
| Latitude | 44.138925 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.370594 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 15.2% ▲ 52% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (3.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 128 (41.2%) |
| Some College | 14 (4.5%) |
| Associates | 35 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 53 (17%) |
| Graduate Degree | 70 (22.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,667 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $183,300 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 160 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 160 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 05649 is located in East Barre, Vermont, within Washington County. With a population of 422, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.2 years. Economically, 05649 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,667 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05649 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $183,300 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 05649 is primarily White (91.71%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.2%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 05649 in East Barre, VT is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 422 residents, a median household income of $91,667, and a median home value of $183,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.