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Montpelier, VT
City in Washington County, Vermont. ZIP codes: 05602.
Population
8,014
Land area
10.1sq mi
People per sq mi
797
ZIP codes
1
Montpelier and its ZIP codes
Montpelier at a glance
- Montpelier is about 11 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- It is the 8th most populous of 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- The median household income is $81,030, close to the Vermont median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $375,100 (18% above Vermont) and median rent is $1,302 a month.
Local data for Montpelier, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montpelier, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,030
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$375,100
Median rent
$1,302/mo
Homeownership
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher
66.1%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,558), German Americans (853), Italian Americans (615).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Montpelier.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,664
33,302 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,488
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $14,950 per person
How people get to work
Montpelier, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.2%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked9.7%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home26.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montpelier, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
557
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montpelier, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Montpelier
1 in or overlapping Montpelier. Population shown
Cities near Montpelier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East MontpelierCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| BarreCity | 6.3 mi | 4 |
| WorcesterCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| PlainfieldCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| South BarreCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.9 |
| WebstervilleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| WaterburyCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| NorthfieldCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.4 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| Waterbury CenterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| East BarreCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| MarshfieldVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WaitsfieldCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| StoweCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| CabotCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montpelier, VT in?
- Montpelier is in Washington County, Vermont.
- What ZIP codes are in Montpelier, VT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Montpelier include 05602.
- What is the population of Montpelier, VT?
- About 8,014 people live in Montpelier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montpelier?
- Nearby places include East Montpelier (4.5 mi), Barre (6.3 mi), Worcester (7 mi), Plainfield (7.3 mi), South Barre (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023