Montpelier, VT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 05601 serves a portion of Montpelier, Vermont, within Washington County. This community is home to approximately 33,690 residents, with a median age of 27.1 years. The median household income of $62,592 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $463,180 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 42% owner-occupied and 58% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Montpelier is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 25% and an unemployment rate of 2.5%, 05601 reflects the economic character of Washington County in Vermont.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 33,690 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 20,538 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $62,592 | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $463,180 | ↑ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ↓ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.8% | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 25% | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 27.1 yrs | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 13,476 | — |