05648 ZIP Code — Calais, VT

Washington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05648 is located in Calais, Vermont, within Washington County. It covers approximately 9.24 square miles and serves a population of 569 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05648

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 $322,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($99,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05648 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

569

population

9.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05648

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Calais	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05650 East Calais (3.3 mi) 05682 Worcester (3.9 mi) 05681 Woodbury (6.5 mi) 05651 East Montpelier (6.7 mi) 05658 Marshfield (7.2 mi) 05667 Plainfield (7.6 mi) 05602 Montpelier (8.8 mi) 05603 Montpelier (9.1 mi) 05604 Montpelier (9.1 mi) 05609 Montpelier (9.1 mi) 05620 Montpelier (9.1 mi) 05633 Montpelier (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	569
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	9.24 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	44.3787
Longitude	-72.4973
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	24.5%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	41.0%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	6.4%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

569

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$99,250

Median household income

$61,008

Per capita income

$322,900

Median home value

$1,152

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

238

Housing units

61.8%

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

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	80	14.1%
18 and over	489	85.9%
65 and over	151	26.5%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Black or African American 3.3%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	547	96.1%
Black or African American	19	3.3%
Two or more races	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.5%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	41.0%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	6.4%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 15.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	22.4%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	15.1%
Median income	$99,250

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 32.0%

$300k–$500k 42.9%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

$1M+ 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$322,900
Median rent / month	$1,152
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	28.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	18.4%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	29.1%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	42.0%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Fuel oil	25.1%
Wood	47.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	33.8%
Cohabiting couple	15	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	63	28.8%
Female householder, no spouse	67	30.6%
Households with children under 18	51	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	42.9%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.2%	41.6%
Married	40.9%	37.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.2%
Divorced	15.8%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 15.1%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 1.0%

Bachelor's degree 30.4%

Graduate / professional 31.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	61.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	9.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	52	44.1%
High school	13	11.0%
College / grad school	42	35.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Manufacturing 24.7%

Retail trade 16.0%

Professional & management 11.5%

Construction 9.4%

Other services 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	2.8%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	3.1%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	36.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.0%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	16.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	7.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.3%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	557	97.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	563	98.9%
Born in same state	558	98.1%
Born in different state	304	53.4%
Foreign born	5	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.1%
Not a US citizen	3	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	108	19%
Italian	101	17.8%
Irish	43	7.6%
German	30	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	15	2.6%
Arab	8	1.4%
Polish	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05648

What city is ZIP code 05648 in?

ZIP code 05648 is primarily assigned to Calais, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05648 in?

ZIP code 05648 falls within Washington County, Vermont.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05648?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 05648 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 05648 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05648 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 05648 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05648?

The median home value in ZIP code 05648 is $322,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 05648 in?

ZIP code 05648 observes the EST timezone.