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Washington County, VT
15 cities and towns and 22 ZIP codes in Washington County, Vermont.
Population
60,017
Land area
687sq mi
People per sq mi
87
ZIP codes
22
Cities and towns in Washington County
Washington County at a glance
- By population, it ranks 3rd among 14 counties in Vermont.
- The median household income is $83,449, close to the Vermont median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $315,000 and median rent is $1,163 a month.
- Its largest cities are Barre (8,412), Montpelier (8,014) and Northfield (3,766).
Local data for Washington County, VT
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools36
- Colleges3
- Libraries13
- Banks17
- Post Offices12
- Parks56
- Grocery Stores30
- Restaurants175
- Affordable Housing13
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers9
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools11
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places47
Housing and community stats
Washington County, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,449
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$315,000
Prices +6.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,163/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
48.1%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (10,438), German Americans (6,283), French Americans (5,552).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$127M
1,894 loans, 13,677 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$420K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Washington County, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.6%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home19.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washington County, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
718
Most often 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 zone47 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington County, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.1%
U.S. 33.3% -6.2 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Washington County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Washington County, VT?
- Barre is the largest city or town in Washington County, with about 8,412 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Washington County?
- Washington County includes 22 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 05602, 05640, 05647, 05648, 05650.
- What is the population of Washington County, VT?
- About 60,017 people live in Washington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Washington County?
- Washington County borders Chittenden County, Addison County, Caledonia County, Orange County, Lamoille County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023