ZIP Code 05649

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East Barre · Orange County · Vermont

Population
574

14/sq mi

Median income
$103,281

▲ 35% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$208,700

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.2%

Median age 43.2

Land area
40.4 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05649?

43.2

Median Age

59.5%

Male

40.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05649 in?
ZIP code 05649 (East Barre) is located in Orange County, Vermont. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05649?
ZIP code 05649 in East Barre, VT has a population of 574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05649?
The median household income in ZIP 05649 is $103,281, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05649?
The median home value in ZIP 05649 is $208,700, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05649?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05649 is White at 91.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05649?
ZIP code 05649 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05649?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05649 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05649?
In ZIP code 05649, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05649?
In ZIP code 05649, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05649?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05649 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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