05602 ZIP Code
Montpelier, Vermont
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 05602 |
| City/Town: | Montpelier |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Vermont |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,572 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,376 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,126 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,123 |
| Median Home Value: | $323,300 |
| Land Area: | 87.8 sq miles
227.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.2926, -72.6247 |
Population Information (05602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,572 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,713 | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,859 | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 492 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 629 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 676 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 808 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 438 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,630 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,485 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,824 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 563 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,039 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,817 | 14.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 808 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 363 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (05602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $323,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,159 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,123 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,687 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 436 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,823 | 67.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,864 | 32.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (05602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,529 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 78 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 145 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,982 | 20.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,245 | 13.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 433 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,090 | 32.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,556 | 26.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 59.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (05602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,376 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $101,123 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $111,963 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,126 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (05602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,938 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,746 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 192 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,633 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,714 | 69.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,560 | 23.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 458 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (05602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,597 | 92.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 90 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 205 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 72 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 600 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 324 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 310 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 109 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 37 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 164 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (05602 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 74 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 215 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 311 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 411 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 565 | 9.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,043 | 18.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 733 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,224 | 21.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 618 | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 493 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (05602 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,213 | 62.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 362 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 88 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 522 | 7.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 63 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,401 | 20.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (05602 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 65 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 378 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 260 | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 74 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 581 | 8.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 231 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 152 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 547 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 815 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,069 | 30.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 491 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 265 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 818 | 12.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (05602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (05602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,099 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,624 | 76.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,831 | 38.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 274 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (05602 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,212 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,081 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,707 | 30.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 220 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 190 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 423 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (05602 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,455 | 56.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 207 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 441 | 7.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 676 | 11.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 557 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 223 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 234 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 330 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (05602 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 179 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 411 | 6.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 533 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 818 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 783 | 12.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 630 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 510 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 113 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,143 | 35.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (05602 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 136 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 828 | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,054 | 33.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,039 | 33.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 911 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 155 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (05602 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 147 | 2.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,624 | 28.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 274 | 4.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,906 | 51.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 584 | 10.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 118 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (05602 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 494 | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,404 | 42.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,181 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 608 | 10.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (05602 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 167 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 84 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 113 | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 359 | 9.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 928 | 24.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,655 | 43.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 484 | 12.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 33 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (05602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,962 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $877 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,159 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.77 | 2.38 |
Households (05602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,687 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,311 | 40.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 784 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 744 | 13.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,987 | 34.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,358 | 23.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,101 | 36.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (05602 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,806 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,487 | 30.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,513 | 52.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 124 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 665 | 13.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,673 | 34.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (05602 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,510 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 91 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 192 | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 954 | 38.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 763 | 30.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 510 | 20.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (05602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,251 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 439 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,373 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,464 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 38 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 673 | 46.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 753 | 51.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (05602 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,398 | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,088 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 644 | 59.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 436 | 40.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 284 | 26.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (05602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,120 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 97 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 452 | 466.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 452 | 466.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 452 | 466.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 107 | 110.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 28 | 28.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 126 | 129.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (05602 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,080 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,546 | 95.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 534 | 4.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 99 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 298 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 129 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (05602 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,687 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,351 | 94.1% | 89.4% |
Montpelier, VT05602