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Barre, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05641

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

17,169
123/sq mi
$76,855
Median income
$253,200
Median home value
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
123
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05641 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05641 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barre, Washington County, Vermont, home to 17,169 residents across 140.0 square miles, a density of 123 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05641 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,855 (7% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $45,844. Local economic indicators show a 10.1% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $253,200 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,127 a month; 69.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 05641, plus 6 more within Washington County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 05641

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barre, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05641.

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 05641, Barre, 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

17,169

Population

140.0

Area (sq mi)

123

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05641?

47.2

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$76,855

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$45,844

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05641 ranks nationally

Barre, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,855 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.5%

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

What does housing look like?

8,115

Total Housing Units

7,808

Occupied Units

307

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.8%
Renter 30.2%

$253,200

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,127

Median Rent

1968

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05641 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 181
2021 +17.5% 213
2022 +14.6% 244
2023 +11.8% 272
2024 +4.7% 285

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 562 business establishments in ZIP 05641, employing approximately 6,045 people with a combined annual payroll of $305,860,000.

562

Businesses

6,045

Employees

$305.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 100 17.8%
Other services (except public administration) 65 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 64 11.4%
Construction 51 9.1%
Manufacturing 42 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 39 6.9%
Finance and insurance 33 5.9%
Wholesale trade 28 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 19 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.9%
Information 13 2.3%
Educational services 8 1.4%

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 05641 vs 05678 →

ZIP 05641 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 05641 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 05641 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 05641 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
05678 Websterville, VT 163 2.3 mi
05654 Graniteville, VT 970 3.4 mi
05651 East Montpelier, VT 1,546 6.3 mi
05649 East Barre, VT 574 6.1 mi
05679 Williamstown, VT 3,296 6.5 mi
05667 Plainfield, VT 2,166 7.0 mi
05675 Washington, VT 1,064 8.4 mi
05602 Montpelier, VT 11,916 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

05602 standard
Montpelier, VT
Pop: 11,916
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 Barre, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05641 in? ▼
ZIP code 05641 (Barre) 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 05641? ▼
ZIP code 05641 in Barre, VT has a population of 17,169 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05641? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05641 is $76,855, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05641? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05641 is $253,200, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05641? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05641 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05641? ▼
ZIP code 05641 has 562 business establishments employing approximately 6,045 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05641? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05641 are: Retail trade (100), Other services (except public administration) (65), Health care and social assistance (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05641? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05641 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 05641? ▼
In ZIP code 05641, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% 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 05641? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05641 is 21.0 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 05641? ▼
In ZIP code 05641, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05641? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05641 is 10.1% 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.