City

Barre, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Vermont

👥16,969Population
💰$70,019Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$241,700Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.4%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.0%
Asian0.5%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (0.3%)
HS Graduate4,066 (33.5%)
Some College1,131 (9.3%)
Associates1,517 (12.5%)
Bachelors1,032 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree4,356 (35.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 35.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College9.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate35.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,019 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$241,700 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,024/mo
Total Housing Units8,053
Vacant Units324

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Barre, VT

Barre is a city in Vermont, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,969 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Barre is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,019 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Barre is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,024 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barre is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.9%).

Barre, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Barre
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05641 16,969 $70,019 $241,700 $1,024 3.2% 44.4% 70.2%