PlainZIP

Montpelier, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05602

Washington County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,916
57/sq mi
$81,320
Median income
$360,000
Median home value
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montpelier pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
57
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05602 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05602 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont, home to 11,916 residents across 210.2 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05602 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,320 (2% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $48,903. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. Housing costs here run $360,000 for a typical home value (15% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,309 a month; 66.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 05602 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 05602

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montpelier, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05602.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05602, Montpelier, VT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,916

Population

210.2

Area (sq mi)

57

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05602?

45.1

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$81,320

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$48,903

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05602 ranks nationally

Montpelier, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,320 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,835

Total Housing Units

5,549

Occupied Units

286

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.2%
Renter 33.8%

$360,000

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,309

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

352

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+252%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05602 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 234
2021 +8.1% 253
2022 +18.8% 301
2023 +13.0% 340
2024 +3.5% 352

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 585 business establishments in ZIP 05602, employing approximately 7,862 people with a combined annual payroll of $484,742,000.

585

Businesses

7,862

Employees

$484.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 94 16.1%
Retail trade 90 15.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 75 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 74 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 40 6.8%
Construction 39 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 5.5%
Finance and insurance 30 5.1%
Educational services 24 4.1%
Information 20 3.4%
Manufacturing 18 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.4%
Wholesale trade 12 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 05602 vs 05651 →

ZIP 05602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05602 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 05602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 05602 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
05651 East Montpelier, VT 1,546 5.8 mi
05682 Worcester, VT 1,251 8.4 mi
05664 Northfield Falls, VT 80 8.4 mi
05660 Moretown, VT 1,660 7.2 mi
05640 Adamant, VT 161 7.0 mi
05663 Northfield, VT 6,773 9.8 mi
05648 Calais, VT 423 8.9 mi
05677 Waterbury Center, VT 2,232 9.2 mi
05641 Barre, VT 17,169 9.3 mi
05678 Websterville, VT 163 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

05641 standard
Barre, VT
Pop: 17,169
05663 standard
Northfield, VT
Pop: 6,773
05676 standard
Waterbury, VT
Pop: 4,984
05673 standard
Waitsfield, VT
Pop: 2,574
05677 standard
Waterbury Center, VT
Pop: 2,232
05667 standard
Plainfield, VT
Pop: 2,166

Related Areas

Washington County Montpelier, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05602 in? ▼
ZIP code 05602 (Montpelier) is located in Washington County, Vermont. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05602? ▼
ZIP code 05602 in Montpelier, VT has a population of 11,916 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05602? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05602 is $81,320, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05602? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05602 is $360,000, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05602? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05602 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05602? ▼
ZIP code 05602 has 585 business establishments employing approximately 7,862 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05602? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05602 are: Other services (except public administration) (94), Retail trade (90), Professional, scientific, and technical services (75). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05602? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05602 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 252%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05602? ▼
In ZIP code 05602, 80.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 05602? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05602 is 20.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05602? ▼
In ZIP code 05602, approximately 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05602? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05602 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.