City

Pawlet, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Rutland County  ·  Vermont

👥1,019Population
💰$58,654Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂53.6Median Age
🏠$312,100Median Home Value▲ 12% above avg
🎓47.3%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.2% Female 56.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic8.7%
Black0.8%
Asian0.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads47.3% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 46% above avg
HS Graduate242 (31.3%)
Some College58 (7.5%)
Associates108 (14%)
Bachelors43 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree323 (41.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 41.7%Edu
HS Grad31.3%
Some College7.5%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate41.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,654 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$312,100 ▲ 12% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,307/mo
Total Housing Units648
Vacant Units184

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Pawlet, VT

Pawlet is a city in Vermont, located in Rutland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,019 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.6 years.

Economically, Pawlet is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,654 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pawlet is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $312,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,307 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pawlet is well-educated. 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pawlet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05761 1,019 $58,654 $312,100 $1,307 7.2% 47.3% 86.9%