| ZIP Code | 05821 |
|---|---|
| City | Barnet |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Caledonia County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 921 ft |
| Latitude | 44.318773 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.108914 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.2 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 18.2% ▲ 82% above avg |
| College Grads | 62.9% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 77% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 151 (20.2%) |
| Some College | 42 (5.6%) |
| Associates | 77 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 109 (14.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 361 (48.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,000 ▼ 21% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $249,500 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,103/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 641 |
| Vacant Units | 239 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 641 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 239 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 05821 is located in Barnet, Vermont, within Caledonia County. With a population of 1,025, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.2 years. Economically, 05821 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,000 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05821 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $249,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,103 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 05821 is primarily White (92.78%). Residents are highly educated — 62.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.2%. Household income has declined by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05821 stands at 1.1%, which is well below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 05821 in Barnet, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,025 residents, a median household income of $60,000, and a median home value of $249,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.