05649 ZIP Code — East Barre, VT

Washington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05649 is located in East Barre, Vermont, within Washington County. It covers approximately 5.03 square miles and serves a population of 377 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05649

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,313. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 05649 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

377

population

5.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05649 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05649

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05649. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Barre	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05641 Barre (3.6 mi) 05654 Graniteville (4.2 mi) 05086 West Topsham (4.5 mi) 05675 Washington (5.6 mi) 05076 Topsham (7.7 mi) 05679 Williamstown (8.2 mi) 05046 Groton (8.8 mi) 05039 Corinth (9.7 mi) 05667 Plainfield (9.9 mi) 05040 East Corinth (10.4 mi) 05651 East Montpelier (10.5 mi) 05038 Chelsea (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	377
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	5.03 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	44.1478
Longitude	-72.3949
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	23.4%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	70.1%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

377

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$95,313

Median household income

$34,469

Per capita income

$167,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

140

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	71	18.8%
18 and over	306	81.2%
65 and over	40	10.6%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	358	91.1%
Two or more races	19	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	16	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.4%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	70.1%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 17.7%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 7.1%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	17.7%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	7.1%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	31.2%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$95,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 31.9%

$200k–$300k 10.3%

$300k–$500k 25.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	62.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	27.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.1%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	1.2%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	62.4%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	27.7%
Wood	31.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	66.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	36	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	12	8.5%
Households with children under 18	59	41.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	19.9%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	19.0%
Married	52.8%	68.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	2.1%
Divorced	11.9%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 10.1%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	11.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	54.8%
High school	12	19.4%
College / grad school	9	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Construction 11.1%

Public administration 10.2%

Wholesale trade 6.5%

Professional & management 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Information 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	39.8%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.3%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	20.0%
Other means	7.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	27.4%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	352	93.4%
Spanish	4	1.1%
Other Indo-European	4	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	372	98.7%
Born in same state	355	94.2%
Born in different state	258	68.4%
Foreign born	17	4.5%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.3%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	103	27.3%
Italian	66	17.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	8.8%
German	4	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05649

What city is ZIP code 05649 in?

ZIP code 05649 is primarily assigned to East Barre, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05649 in?

ZIP code 05649 falls within Washington County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05649 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 05649 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05649?

The median home value in ZIP code 05649 is $167,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 05649?

ZIP code 05649 has an estimated population of 377 residents, with a density of 75 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05649?

The median household income in ZIP code 05649 is $95,313, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05649 in?

ZIP code 05649 observes the EST timezone.