05650 ZIP Code — East Calais, VT

Washington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05650 is located in East Calais, Vermont, within Washington County. It covers approximately 24.01 square miles and serves a population of 902 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05650

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 $288,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,139. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 39% 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 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05650 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

902

population

24.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05650 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05650

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Calais	Acceptable
East Calais	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05648 Calais (3.3 mi) 05681 Woodbury (4.2 mi) 05658 Marshfield (4.5 mi) 05682 Worcester (6.9 mi) 05667 Plainfield (7 mi) 05647 Cabot (7.2 mi) 05651 East Montpelier (8.1 mi) 05680 Wolcott (10.3 mi) 05843 Hardwick (10.6 mi) 05862 Peacham (11.2 mi) 05609 Montpelier (11.4 mi) 05620 Montpelier (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	902
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	24.01 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	44.3905
Longitude	-72.4336
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	40.5%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	6.1%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

902

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$90,139

Median household income

$44,926

Per capita income

$288,800

Median home value

$1,167

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

499

Housing units

43.8%

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	199	22.1%
18 and over	703	77.9%
65 and over	201	22.3%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	877	97.2%
Two or more races	25	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	6.1%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$90,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 35.8%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$288,800
Median rent / month	$1,167
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	30.9%
Single-family detached	87.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	38.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	34.7%
3 bedrooms	28.8%
4 bedrooms	21.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.8%
Electricity	2.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.1%
Fuel oil	35.7%
Wood	34.9%
Solar	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	182	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	51	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	82	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	69	18.0%
Households with children under 18	105	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	33.1%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	19.5%
Married	52.3%	53.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	6.6%	5.2%
Divorced	17.0%	20.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 22.7%

Graduate / professional 21.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	43.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	1.6%
Elementary school	143	58.4%
High school	66	26.9%
College / grad school	32	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.8%

Public administration 12.4%

Retail trade 10.6%

Construction 10.2%

Professional & management 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.8%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	28.3%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 4.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	25.8%
High cholesterol	28.2%
Diabetes	7.0%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	15.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.5%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	10.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.0%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	898	99.6%
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)	880	97.6%
Born in same state	872	96.7%
Born in different state	424	47.0%
Foreign born	8	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	22	2.4%
Not a US citizen	19	86.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	197	21.8%
Italian	141	15.6%
Arab	100	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	52	5.8%
English	8	0.9%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05650

What city is ZIP code 05650 in?

ZIP code 05650 is primarily assigned to East Calais, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05650 in?

ZIP code 05650 falls within Washington County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05650 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 05650 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05650 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 05650 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05650?

ZIP code 05650 has an estimated population of 902 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05650?

The median home value in ZIP code 05650 is $288,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 05650 in?

ZIP code 05650 observes the EST timezone.