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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
$65,682
Median income
$260,800
Median home value
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Vermont average), while per-capita income is $40,143. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.4%. The typical home here is valued at $260,800 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,050 monthly, and 81.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Caledonia County, letting you compare 05821 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 05821

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barnet, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05821.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 05821?

49.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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

$40,143

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05821 ranks nationally

Barnet, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,682 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 70.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.9%

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

What does housing look like?

659

Total Housing Units

428

Occupied Units

231

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$260,800

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$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

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ZIP 05821 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 05821 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 05821 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 05821 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Caledonia County

05819 standard
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Pop: 9,444
05851 standard
Lyndonville, VT
Pop: 6,528
05843 standard
Hardwick, VT
Pop: 2,556
05828 standard
Danville, VT
Pop: 1,928
05871 standard
West Burke, VT
Pop: 1,638
05046 standard
Groton, VT
Pop: 1,139

Related Areas

Caledonia County Barnet, VT Vermont

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.