05821 ZIP Code — Barnet, VT

Caledonia County, Vermont

ZIP code 05821 is located in Barnet, Vermont, within Caledonia County. It covers approximately 31.34 square miles and serves a population of 949 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05821

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($67,386) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05821 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

949

population

31.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05821 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05821

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barnet	Acceptable
Barnet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03771 Monroe (5.1 mi) 05862 Peacham (7.1 mi) 05042 East Ryegate (7.2 mi) 05873 West Danville (9.2 mi) 05819 Saint Johnsbury (9.3 mi) 05828 Danville (9.7 mi) 05046 Groton (10.6 mi) 03740 Bath (10.7 mi) 03585 Lisbon (11.9 mi) 05647 Cabot (12 mi) 05069 South Ryegate (12.1 mi) 05081 Wells River (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	949
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	31.34 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	44.3163
Longitude	-72.0828
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	802

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

949

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$67,386

Median household income

$41,559

Per capita income

$204,400

Median home value

$1,139

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

552

Housing units

39.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	204	21.5%
18 and over	745	78.5%
65 and over	271	28.6%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Black or African American 5%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	864	89.8%
Black or African American	48	5%
Two or more races	35	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 11.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	11.2%
Median income	$67,386

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 25.9%

$200k–$300k 21.4%

$300k–$500k 21.4%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,400
Median rent / month	$1,139
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	40.5%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	34.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	42.3%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	18.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	0.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Fuel oil	44.8%
Wood	33.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	170	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	29	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	55	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	103	28.9%
Households with children under 18	98	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	146	40.9%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	38.2%
Married	59.6%	40.2%
Separated	3.4%	4.3%
Widowed	2.2%	7.7%
Divorced	7.1%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 24.9%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 23.4%

Graduate / professional 15.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	39.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.9%
Kindergarten	2	1.0%
Elementary school	102	49.3%
High school	66	31.9%
College / grad school	31	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Construction 17.2%

Professional & management 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Retail trade 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Public administration 4.3%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.4%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.7%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	16.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	19.8%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 14.1%

Female-led households 23.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.2%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	56.5%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	923	97.3%
Spanish	52	5.6%
Other Indo-European	48	5.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	945	99.6%
Born in same state	890	93.8%
Born in different state	337	35.5%
Foreign born	55	5.8%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	3	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	187	19.7%
French	181	19.1%
Arab	112	11.8%
German	40	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.6%
Polish	4	0.4%
Irish	3	0.3%
Norwegian	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	87.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05821

What city is ZIP code 05821 in?

ZIP code 05821 is primarily assigned to Barnet, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05821 in?

ZIP code 05821 falls within Caledonia County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05821 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 05821 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05821 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 05821 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 05821 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 05821 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05821?

20% of residents in ZIP code 05821 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 05821 in?

ZIP code 05821 observes the EST timezone.