Barnet, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05821
Caledonia County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,269
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,682
- Median income Near-median income area
- $260,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 48.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Barnet pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05821 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05821 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barnet, Caledonia County, Vermont, home to just 1,269 residents across 90.0 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05821 reports a modest median household income of $65,682 (21% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,143. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 0.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $260,800 (17% below the average Vermont ZIP), and median rent is $1,050; owner occupancy is 81.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caledonia County, so 05821 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 05821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barnet, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05821.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05821, Barnet, 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
1,269
Population
90.0
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05821?
49.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.6%
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?
$65,682
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$40,143
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05821 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Barnet, 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)
$65,682 18th percentile higher than 18% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Vermont ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
659housing units
659
Total Housing Units
428
Occupied Units
231
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,800
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,050
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 05821, employing approximately 115 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,292,000.
21
Businesses
115
Employees
$5.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 28.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 14.3% |
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 05821 vs 05050 →
ZIP 05821 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05819
Saint Johnsbury (05819)
9,444 residents
- 05828 1,928
Danville (05828)
1,928 residents
- 05821 1,269
Barnet (05821)
1,269 residents
- 05046 1,139
Groton (05046)
1,139 residents
- 03740 911
Bath (03740)
911 residents
- 03771 754
Monroe (03771)
754 residents
- 05873 675
West Danville (05873)
675 residents
- 05042 605
East Ryegate (05042)
605 residents
- 05069 555
South Ryegate (05069)
555 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05821 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05821 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05862
Peacham (05862)
$122,917 median income
- 05050
Mc Indoe Falls (05050)
$107,880 median income
- 05042
East Ryegate (05042)
$96,250 median income
- 03771
Monroe (03771)
$88,150 median income
- 05046
Groton (05046)
$84,375 median income
- 05828
Danville (05828)
$72,121 median income
- 05873
West Danville (05873)
$70,288 median income
- 03740
Bath (03740)
$67,813 median income
- 05069
South Ryegate (05069)
$66,442 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05821 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05050 | Mc Indoe Falls, VT | 146 | 3.9 mi |
| 05042 | East Ryegate, VT | 605 | 6.0 mi |
| 05862 | Peacham, VT | 356 | 5.8 mi |
| 03771 | Monroe, NH | 754 | 5.3 mi |
| 05828 | Danville, VT | 1,928 | 8.5 mi |
| 05069 | South Ryegate, VT | 555 | 8.6 mi |
| 05873 | West Danville, VT | 675 | 8.9 mi |
| 05819 | Saint Johnsbury, VT | 9,444 | 8.7 mi |
| 05046 | Groton, VT | 1,139 | 8.9 mi |
| 03740 | Bath, NH | 911 | 11.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05821, 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 (1,269 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 05821 in?
ZIP code 05821 (Barnet) is located in Caledonia County, Vermont. Caledonia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caledonia-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05821?
ZIP code 05821 in Barnet, VT has a population of 1,269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05821?
The median household income in ZIP 05821 is $65,682, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05821?
The median home value in ZIP 05821 is $260,800, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05821?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05821 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05821?
ZIP code 05821 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05821?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05821 are: Construction (6), Manufacturing (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05821?
In ZIP code 05821, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.9% 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 05821?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05821 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05821?
In ZIP code 05821, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05821?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05821 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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