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ZIP codes in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier is a city in Washington County, Vermont, with a population of 8,074, about 1.3% of the state's residents, at roughly 803 people per square mile. It has 7 ZIP codes, uses area code 802 and follows Eastern Time.
Montpelier at a glance · Data updated
- 8,074
- Residents
- 7
- ZIP codes
- 3,721
- Households
- $81,030
- Median household income
- 42.3
- Median age
- 10
- Square miles
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Montpelier compared with Vermont
All 7 ZIP codes in Montpelier
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| Standard | 12,235 | $81,320 | 45.1 | |
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How Montpelier ranks
What stands out about Montpelier: an older-than-average population, a highly educated workforce and a spread-out, low-density layout.
- Population: 8,074 — 6th of 6 cities in Vermont (among the smallest cities we cover).
- Median household income: $81,030 — 3rd of 6 cities in Vermont.
- Median age: 42.3 — 3rd of 6 cities in Vermont (among the oldest cities we cover).
- Share of adults with a bachelor's degree: 66.1% — 2nd of 6 cities in Vermont (among the most educated cities we cover).
- Population density: 803/sq mi — 6th of 6 cities in Vermont (among the least dense cities we cover).
Inside Montpelier's ZIP codes
Of the 7 ZIP codes tied to Montpelier, 1 (14%) are standard delivery areas that cover real neighborhoods; the rest are 1 PO Box and 5 unique-organization codes that serve mailboxes or single large recipients rather than residents.
With only 1 populated ZIP code (05602), Montpelier is served by a compact set of delivery areas.
Compared with similar Vermont cities
| City | Population | Median income | Median age | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington → | 44,743 | $71,109 | 26.8 | 5 |
| South Burlington → | 20,292 | $106,667 | 38.2 | 2 |
| Rutland → | 15,807 | $57,675 | 49 | 2 |
| Essex Junction → | 10,590 | $89,257 | 39.3 | 3 |
| Bennington → | 8,795 | $54,257 | 44.5 | 1 |
| Montpelier | 8,074 | $81,030 | 42.3 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP codes in Montpelier
How many ZIP codes does Montpelier have?+
Montpelier has 7 ZIP codes: 1 standard, 1 PO Box and 5 unique-organization. Only standard ZIP codes cover residential areas; 1 of them have residents according to the Census.
Which ZIP code in Montpelier has the most people?+
05602 is the most populated, with 12,235 residents and a median household income of $81,320.
What is the median household income in Montpelier?+
$81,030, which is 2% below the Vermont median.
How big is Montpelier compared with other Vermont cities?+
Montpelier is the 6th largest of the 6 Vermont cities we cover, with 8,074 residents.
What time zone and area codes does Montpelier use?+
Montpelier is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 802.