ZIP 05602 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Montpelier city, VT (05602)

Median Income

$81,552

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+644

Wealth inflow

Population

12,491

Unemployment

2.8%

0.9pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 644 for ZIP 05602 (Montpelier city, VT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.8%-24% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.3%-45% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.5%-27% vs US avg

585

Establishments

7,862

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
Construction6.4%
Manufacturing4.2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Retail trade8.8%
Transportation, utilities3.5%
Information1.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.0%
Professional, scientific, management12.7%
Education, health care, social28.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.7%
Other services5.6%
Public administration11.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 05602 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 6.5%, median income rose 3.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.6%.

Median Income

$81,552

+9% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate