The 05649 ZIP Code is primarily associated with East Barre, VT in Washington County in the United States. The current population estimate is 359. About 31.8% of residents in ZIP Code 05649 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 55.3 years. About 82.6% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $36,134. An estimated 0% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $82,804.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 05649 is $82,804, while the region's mean household income is $70,180. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,134. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05649 of $36,134 is approximately 4.5% more than the per capita income in Vermont overall of $34,577. An estimated 0.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 33.5% of the population in 05649 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 05649 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 33.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 05649, 82.6% of the population graduated high school, while 25.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.3% in this Washington County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.2% |
| Associate's degree | 9.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05649, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 4.2% of 05649 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05649 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (2.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 05649, 93.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Washington County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05649, an estimated 29.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 27.1% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Washington County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 27.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 05649 are older than average. The median age of 55.3 years in ZIP Code 05649 is approximately 45.14% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 96.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 25.1% of the population in 05649 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 15.3% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 05649 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 1.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 25.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 13.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 15.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.6% |
| 85 years and over | 3.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 05649 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 32.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 05649 is arthritis, as approximately 27.8% of adults 18 and older in this Washington County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 27.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.9% |
| Current asthma | 10.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 05649 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 81.1% of those 18 and above in 05649 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 05649 include sleeping less than 7 hours (30.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (29.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 73.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 64.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| Current smoking | 19.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 18.2% |
| Obesity | 29.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05649 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.48 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.74% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.02% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 05649 | 16.88¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 9.5¢/kWh |
| Vermont | 21.22¢/kWh | 18.29¢/kWh | 11.83¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 05649 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.32 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.34 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.02 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.3 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.23 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.41 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.61 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.44 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.15 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.72 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.78 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.45 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 05649, 67.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.0 minutes. Approximately 42.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05649 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 21.6% work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 05649 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.4% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 21.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 42.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.7% |
| Public administration | 5.9% |