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ZIP Code 05602
Montpelier, VT, Washington County
Population
12,250
Land area
87.8sq mi
People per sq mi
139
City
Montpelier
ZIP 05602 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 05602 at a glance
- ZIP 05602 (Montpelier) is 99% denser than Vermont as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,320, close to the Vermont median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $360,000 (14% above Vermont) and median rent is $1,309 a month.
Local data for ZIP 05602
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 05602, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,320
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$360,000
Prices +4.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,309/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
59.7%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
20.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
585
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
7,862
$485M annual payroll
PPP loans
$50M
668 loans
Campaign donations
$204K
63% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 05602, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 05602, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.0%
U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 05602?
- ZIP code 05602 is in Montpelier, VT (Washington County).
- What county is ZIP code 05602 in?
- ZIP code 05602 is mostly in Washington County, Vermont.
- How many people live in ZIP code 05602?
- About 12,250 people live in the 05602 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.