05654 ZIP Code — Graniteville, VT

Washington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05654 is located in Graniteville, Vermont, within Washington County. It covers approximately 4.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05654

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

The gap between median ($56,289) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,229

population

4.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05654 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05654

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05654. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Graniteville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05641 Barre (3 mi) 05649 East Barre (4.2 mi) 05679 Williamstown (4.6 mi) 05675 Washington (6.1 mi) 05086 West Topsham (8.6 mi) 05633 Montpelier (9.2 mi) 05620 Montpelier (9.2 mi) 05603 Montpelier (9.2 mi) 05609 Montpelier (9.2 mi) 05604 Montpelier (9.2 mi) 05651 East Montpelier (9.3 mi) 05036 Brookfield (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,229
Population density	254 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	4.83 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	44.1473
Longitude	-72.4790
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	60.7%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,229

Population

254

People per sq mi

32.7

Median age

$56,289

Median household income

$44,784

Per capita income

$204,600

Median home value

$1,090

Median monthly rent

56.3%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

385

Housing units

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

200

25–34

181

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	194	15.8%
18 and over	1,035	84.2%
65 and over	115	9.4%
Median age	32.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.7%

Black or African American 13.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,066	86.7%
Black or African American	163	13.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.7%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 26.6%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	26.6%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	26.9%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$56,289

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 35.9%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,600
Median rent / month	$1,090
Owner occupied	56.3%
Renter occupied	43.7%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	53.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	0.6%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	59.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	61.4%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	41.9%
2 vehicles	27.6%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	19.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Fuel oil	67.9%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	213	34.7%
Cohabiting couple	69	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	220	35.9%
Female householder, no spouse	111	18.1%
Households with children under 18	124	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	77	12.6%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.7%	34.8%
Married	37.7%	43.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.2%
Divorced	13.5%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 25.2%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	123	59.1%
High school	4	1.9%
College / grad school	81	38.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Retail trade 24.9%

Public administration 12.1%

Construction 11.5%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	30.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.1%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.6%
Retirement income	10.9%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	16.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,162	94.5%
Spanish	163	14.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	163	14.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,066	86.7%
Born in same state	1,066	86.7%
Born in different state	965	78.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	163	13.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	192	15.6%
Italian	162	13.2%
German	112	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	70	5.7%
Irish	37	3%
Dutch	13	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05654

What city is ZIP code 05654 in?

ZIP code 05654 is primarily assigned to Graniteville, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05654 in?

ZIP code 05654 falls within Washington County, Vermont.

What is the population of ZIP code 05654?

ZIP code 05654 has an estimated population of 1,229 residents, with a density of 255 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05654?

The median home value in ZIP code 05654 is $204,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05654?

The median household income in ZIP code 05654 is $56,289, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05654 in?

ZIP code 05654 observes the EST timezone.