ZIP Code 05649
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East Barre · Orange County · Vermont
- Population
- 574
- Median income
- $103,281
- Median home value
- $208,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.2%
- Land area
- 40.4 sq mi
14/sq mi
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
New York
ZIP code 05649 in East Barre, Vermont has a population of 574. The median household income is $103,281, which is 35% above the national average. Median home value is $208,700, 25% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05649 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.4 square miles in East Barre, Orange County, Vermont. The area is home to 574 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 05649 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05649 sits at $103,281 (25% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $37,632. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $208,700 (33% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05649 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 05649 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 05649
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05649.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05649, East Barre, VT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
574
Population
40.4
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05649?
43.2
Median Age
59.5%
Male
40.5%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$103,281
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$37,632
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
165
Total Housing Units
165
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,700
Median Home Value
-33% vs state
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 05649, employing approximately 192 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,318,000.
25
Businesses
192
Employees
$8.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 24.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.0% |
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 05649 vs 05086 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05086 | West Topsham, VT | 793 | 4.0 mi |
| 05678 | Websterville, VT | 163 | 5.8 mi |
| 05076 | Topsham, VT | 412 | 6.2 mi |
| 05654 | Graniteville, VT | 970 | 5.9 mi |
| 05675 | Washington, VT | 1,064 | 6.4 mi |
| 05641 | Barre, VT | 17,169 | 6.1 mi |
| 05667 | Plainfield, VT | 2,166 | 8.1 mi |
| 05039 | Corinth, VT | 1,110 | 8.8 mi |
| 05046 | Groton, VT | 1,139 | 7.6 mi |
| 05651 | East Montpelier, VT | 1,546 | 10.7 mi |
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Official Data Resources for East Barre, VT
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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