City

Poultney, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Rutland County  ·  Vermont

👥3,094Population
💰$62,348Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$208,700Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.7%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.6%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
18%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate816 (40.4%)
Some College192 (9.5%)
Associates127 (6.3%)
Bachelors226 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree660 (32.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 6.3%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
HS Grad40.4%
Some College9.5%
Associates6.3%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,348 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$208,700 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$859/mo
Total Housing Units1,472
Vacant Units295

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Poultney, VT

Poultney is a city in Vermont, located in Rutland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,094 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Poultney is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,348 is below the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Poultney is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $859 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poultney is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Poultney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05764 3,094 $62,348 $208,700 $859 8.0% 43.8% 72.5%