| ZIP Code | 05651 |
|---|---|
| City | East Montpelier |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 921 ft |
| Latitude | 44.282307 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.489262 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs ↓ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 2.1% ▼ 79% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.4% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 262 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 34 (3.5%) |
| Associates | 149 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 103 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 428 (43.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,813 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $324,300 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,027/mo |
| Total Units | 727 |
| Vacant Units | 118 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 727 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 118 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 05651 is located in East Montpelier, Vermont, within Washington County. With a population of 1,499, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.8 years. Economically, 05651 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,813 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05651 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $324,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,027 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 05651 is primarily White (93.93%). Residents are well-educated — 54.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.1%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05651 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 05651 in East Montpelier, VT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,499 residents, a median household income of $92,813, and a median home value of $324,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.