City

Hardwick, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Caledonia County  ·  Vermont

👥2,283Population
💰$54,750Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$181,100Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 7.5%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic2.5%
Black2.5%
Asian0.4%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate713 (42.6%)
Some College200 (11.9%)
Associates280 (16.7%)
Bachelors116 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree365 (21.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
HS Grad42.6%
Some College11.9%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,750 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$181,100 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units1,236
Vacant Units164

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
68%
About Hardwick, VT

Hardwick is a city in Vermont, located in Caledonia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,283 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Hardwick is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,750 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hardwick is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $694 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hardwick is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hardwick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05843 2,283 $54,750 $181,100 $694 4.9% 28.7% 73.8%