| ZIP Code | 05822 |
|---|---|
| City | Barton |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orleans County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,380 ft |
| Latitude | 44.754263 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.15968 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.6 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 11.6% ▲ 16% above avg |
| College Grads | 54.2% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 327 (22.9%) |
| Some College | 135 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 176 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 220 (15.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 552 (38.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,593 ≈ Avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $206,900 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $794/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,241 |
| Vacant Units | 375 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,241 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 375 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 05822 is located in Barton, Vermont, within Orleans County. With a population of 1,999, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.6 years. Economically, 05822 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,593 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05822 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $206,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $794 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 05822 is primarily White (91.40%). Residents are well-educated — 54.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.6%. Household income has grown by 58% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05822 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 05822 in Barton, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,999 residents, a median household income of $72,593, and a median home value of $206,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.