East Montpelier, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05651
Washington County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,546
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $103,393
- Median income Above-median income area
- $393,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Montpelier pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05651 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05651 covers 44.6 square miles in East Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,546 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05651 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,393 (25% above the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,923. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.1% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $393,500 (26% above the average Vermont ZIP), while 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,073.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 05651 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 05651
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Montpelier, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05651.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05651, East 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
1,546
Population
44.6
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05651?
42.5
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
2.7%
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?
$103,393
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$46,923
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05651 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
East Montpelier, VT household income vs. every Vermont ZIP code
Median household income among 238 reporting Vermont ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$103,393 Top 16% higher than 84% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
687housing units
687
Total Housing Units
607
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$393,500
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,073
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 05651, employing approximately 460 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,623,000.
66
Businesses
460
Employees
$23.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 24.2% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 24.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.5% |
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 05651 vs 05640 →
ZIP 05651 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05641
Barre (05641)
17,169 residents
- 05602
Montpelier (05602)
11,916 residents
- 05667 2,166
Plainfield (05667)
2,166 residents
- 05651 1,546
East Montpelier (05651)
1,546 residents
- 05658 1,402
Marshfield (05658)
1,402 residents
- 05682 1,251
Worcester (05682)
1,251 residents
- 05650 1,123
East Calais (05650)
1,123 residents
- 05654 970
Graniteville (05654)
970 residents
- 05648 423
Calais (05648)
423 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05651 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05651 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05678
Websterville (05678)
$148,205 median income
- 05640
Adamant (05640)
$114,375 median income
- 05651
East Montpelier (05651)
$103,393 median income
- 05654
Graniteville (05654)
$89,896 median income
- 05682
Worcester (05682)
$85,417 median income
- 05650
East Calais (05650)
$84,583 median income
- 05602
Montpelier (05602)
$81,320 median income
- 05641
Barre (05641)
$76,855 median income
- 05658
Marshfield (05658)
$72,292 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05651 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05640 | Adamant, VT | 161 | 4.6 mi |
| 05667 | Plainfield, VT | 2,166 | 4.8 mi |
| 05641 | Barre, VT | 17,169 | 6.3 mi |
| 05648 | Calais, VT | 423 | 7.3 mi |
| 05602 | Montpelier, VT | 11,916 | 5.8 mi |
| 05678 | Websterville, VT | 163 | 8.5 mi |
| 05650 | East Calais, VT | 1,123 | 7.3 mi |
| 05654 | Graniteville, VT | 970 | 9.7 mi |
| 05682 | Worcester, VT | 1,251 | 9.5 mi |
| 05658 | Marshfield, VT | 1,402 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05651, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,546 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 05651 in?
ZIP code 05651 (East 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 05651?
ZIP code 05651 in East Montpelier, VT has a population of 1,546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05651?
The median household income in ZIP 05651 is $103,393, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05651?
The median home value in ZIP 05651 is $393,500, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05651?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05651 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05651?
ZIP code 05651 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 460 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05651?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05651 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05651?
In ZIP code 05651, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.9% 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 05651?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05651 is 18.1 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 05651?
In ZIP code 05651, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05651?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05651 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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