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Orleans County
Barton, VT
05822
05822 ZIP Code — Barton, VT
Orleans County, Vermont
ZIP code 05822 is located in
Barton ,
Vermont ,
within Orleans County .
It covers approximately 42.28 square miles and serves a population of
1,924 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 802 .
About ZIP code 05822
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 $171,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $61,111. 37% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 05822 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,924
Population density
46 / sq mi
State FIPS
50
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
42.28 sq mi
Water area
1.45 sq mi
Latitude
44.7450
Longitude
-72.1472
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
802
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.9%
46.5%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
33.6%
31.9%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
6.0%
18.1%
22.5%
Over $200k
0.5%
3.5%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$61,111
Median household income
$171,800
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 298 15.5% 18 and over 1,626 84.5% 65 and over 584 30.4% Median age 52.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Group Count % White 1,783 91% Two or more races 47 2.4% Hispanic or Latino 35 1.8% Black or African American 34 1.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 27 1.4% Other race 21 1.1% Asian 12 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.9%
46.5%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
33.6%
31.9%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
6.0%
18.1%
22.5%
Over $200k
0.5%
3.5%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.5% $10k–$15k 7.7% $15k–$25k 12.9% $25k–$35k 6.2% $35k–$50k 15.2% $50k–$75k 13.3% $75k–$100k 19.3% $100k–$150k 17.4% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $61,111
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $171,800 Median rent / month $797 Owner occupied 79.0% Renter occupied 21.0% Vacant 32.8% Single-family detached 74.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.2% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.15
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 3.0% 2010–2019 3.7% 2000–2009 16.5% 1990–1999 7.2% 1980–1989 20.6% 1970–1979 10.8% 1960–1969 2.9% 1950–1959 4.7% 1940–1949 3.0% 1939 or earlier 27.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 12.2% 2 bedrooms 27.3% 3 bedrooms 40.8% 4 bedrooms 14.6% 5+ bedrooms 4.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.9% 1 vehicle 47.6% 2 vehicles 36.9% 3 or more 8.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.7% Electricity 1.9% Propane / LP gas 16.9% Fuel oil 56.5% Wood 21.5% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 378 44.0% Cohabiting couple 71 8.3% Male householder, no spouse 188 21.9% Female householder, no spouse 223 25.9% Households with children under 18 185 21.5% Households with seniors (65+) 327 38.0% Average household size 2.10
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.9% 18.6% Married 51.7% 46.9% Separated 1.2% 0.0% Widowed 2.2% 18.4% Divorced 18.9% 16.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.2% Bachelor's or higher 32.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 32 10.6% Kindergarten 20 6.6% Elementary school 161 53.1% High school 48 15.8% College / grad school 42 13.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
45.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Public administration
9.8%
Professional & management
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 52.3% Service 17.4% Sales & office 15.8% Natural resources & construction 8.3% Production & transportation 6.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.1% Government 27.2% Self-employed 8.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.4% Carpool 3.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.9% Work from home 13.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.2%
Female-led households
25.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.6% Retirement income 27.0% Supplemental Security 6.7% Cash public assistance 3.0% Food stamps / SNAP 13.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.5% High blood pressure 37.8% High cholesterol 33.4% Diabetes 9.7% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 29.3% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.1% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 23.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.8% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.1% Visited dentist 64.7% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 18.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 94 5.8%
Disability % Any disability 22.3% Under 18 14.8% 18–64 years 15.6% 65 and over 41.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.9% Public insurance 48.7% No insurance 2.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,845 95.9% Spanish 70 3.8% Other Indo-European 24 1.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 19 1.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,817 94.4% Born in same state 1,808 94.0% Born in different state 1,133 58.9% Foreign born 9 0.5% Naturalized citizen 107 5.6% Not a US citizen 79 73.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 343 17.8% Italian 307 16% German 132 6.9% Arab 124 6.4%
Ancestry Count % English 40 2.1% Irish 4 0.2% Polish 3 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.7% Internet access 91.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05822
What city is ZIP code 05822 in?
ZIP code 05822 is primarily assigned to Barton, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05822 in?
ZIP code 05822 falls within Orleans County, Vermont.
Does ZIP code 05822 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 05822 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 05822 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 05822 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05822?
The median home value in ZIP code 05822 is $171,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 05822?
ZIP code 05822 has an estimated population of 1,924 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 05822 in?
ZIP code 05822 observes the EST timezone.
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