City

Montpelier, VT

7 ZIP codes  ·  Washington County  ·  Vermont

👥12,491Population
💰$81,552Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$341,700Median Home Value▲ 23% above avg
🎓66.8%College Grads▲ 72% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 3%Black: 1.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 5.1%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic3.0%
Black1.1%
Asian1.3%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads66.8% ▲ 72% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,646 (18%)
Some College593 (6.5%)
Associates766 (8.4%)
Bachelors514 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree5,582 (61.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 18%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 61.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad18.0%
Some College6.5%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate61.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,552 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$341,700 ▲ 23% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,184/mo
Total Housing Units5,961
Vacant Units366

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Montpelier, VT

Montpelier is a city in Vermont, located in Washington County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 12,491 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Montpelier is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,552 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Montpelier is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $341,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,184 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montpelier is highly educated. 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.11%).

Montpelier, VT offers residents above-average earning potential within Vermont. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Montpelier
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05602 12,491 $81,552 $341,700 $1,184 2.8% 66.8% 67.1%

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