05651 ZIP Code — East Montpelier, VT

Washington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05651 is located in East Montpelier, Vermont, within Washington County. It covers approximately 16.80 square miles and serves a population of 1,546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05651

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 $312,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,417. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05651 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,546

population

16.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05651 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05651

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05651. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Montpelier	Acceptable
East Montpelier	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05603 Montpelier (4.2 mi) 05604 Montpelier (4.2 mi) 05609 Montpelier (4.2 mi) 05620 Montpelier (4.2 mi) 05633 Montpelier (4.2 mi) 05667 Plainfield (4.6 mi) 05602 Montpelier (5.6 mi) 05648 Calais (6.7 mi) 05641 Barre (7.1 mi) 05650 East Calais (8.1 mi) 05682 Worcester (8.9 mi) 05658 Marshfield (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,546
Population density	92 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	16.80 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	44.2815
Longitude	-72.4961
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	36.9%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,546

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$87,417

Median household income

$38,694

Per capita income

$312,500

Median home value

$870

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

4.1%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

617

Housing units

45.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	375	24.3%
18 and over	1,171	75.7%
65 and over	267	17.3%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,474	93.5%
Two or more races	35	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	31	2%
Black or African American	14	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.7%
Asian	7	0.4%
Other race	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	27.8%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$87,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 43.3%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$312,500
Median rent / month	$870
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	15.7%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	18.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.4%
Propane / LP gas	17.4%
Fuel oil	53.6%
Wood	22.4%
Solar	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	287	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	82	13.8%
Male householder, no spouse	95	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	129	21.8%
Households with children under 18	205	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	212	35.8%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	34.9%
Married	53.7%	44.7%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	4.9%	7.3%
Divorced	6.7%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 22.1%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 21.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	45.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	15.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	146	51.0%
High school	52	18.2%
College / grad school	43	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Retail trade 22.8%

Public administration 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Professional & management 8.1%

Other services 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Construction 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.2%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	31.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.1%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.1%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	19.4%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 4.1%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 5.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.7%
High blood pressure	27.0%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	7.2%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.8%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	14.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.8%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	9.2%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	74.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	1.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,437	92.9%
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)	1,512	97.8%
Born in same state	1,512	97.8%
Born in different state	889	57.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	2.2%
Not a US citizen	34	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	389	25.2%
German	160	10.3%
Italian	111	7.2%
Arab	50	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.7%
Norwegian	11	0.7%
Dutch	11	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05651

What city is ZIP code 05651 in?

ZIP code 05651 is primarily assigned to East Montpelier, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05651 in?

ZIP code 05651 falls within Washington County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05651 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 05651 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05651?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05651?

The median home value in ZIP code 05651 is $312,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 05651?

ZIP code 05651 has an estimated population of 1,546 residents, with a density of 92 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05651 in?

ZIP code 05651 observes the EST timezone.