City

West Pawlet, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Rutland County  ·  Vermont

👥565Population
💰$56,667Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$171,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.8% Female 41.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.9%Other: 10.3%Race
White86.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.7%
Asian0.9%
Other10.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
12%
18–24
18%
25–44
14%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
HS Graduate157 (42.7%)
Some College40 (10.9%)
Associates40 (10.9%)
Bachelors22 (6%)
Graduate Degree109 (29.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.7%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
HS Grad42.7%
Some College10.9%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,667 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$171,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$981/mo
Total Housing Units331
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
79%
About West Pawlet, VT

West Pawlet is a city in Vermont, located in Rutland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 565 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, West Pawlet is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,667 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in West Pawlet is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $981 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Pawlet is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Pawlet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05775 565 $56,667 $171,600 $981 2.7% 35.6% 85.0%