ZIP Code 05670 in South Barre, VT

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:South Barre, Vermont
County:Washington County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:09:20 PM
Population:35 [See All]
Area Code:802
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:44.1679, -72.5002
Land Area:0.058 sq mi
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05670 - South Barre, VT

ZIP Code 05670, South Barre

Retirement
LocationWashington County, VT
Area0.2 sq mi
Population35
Households30
PO Boxes274 Regional Hub (913%)
Median Age57.3 years (Senior)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 274 PO Boxes while serving only 30 local households, creating an adoption rate of 9.13 that indicates significant regional service beyond the immediate area.
  • With a median age of 57, South Barre has an older population compared to Vermont's state median, suggesting a retirement-oriented community.
  • Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, the area has street delivery infrastructure with three distinct rural carrier routes serving 33 different streets.
  • The ZIP code covers just 0.21 square miles, making it one of the smaller geographic areas, yet it serves as a postal hub for surrounding communities.
  • South Barre Road has 12 ZIP+4 records, the highest concentration of delivery points in the area, and some addresses include apartment or suite units.
  • All 30 housing units in the census data are occupied, with no seasonal or vacation properties, indicating year-round residential use.

Regional Post Office Hub

This adoption rate of 9.13 boxes per household isn't about local need. It's about regional service. People from surrounding areas without carrier delivery use this post office, making it a hub for a broader rural community. The ZIP includes 33 different street names spanning 0.21 square miles, with delivery handled through three rural carrier routes. South Barre Road dominates the street network with 12 ZIP+4 records, while Middle Road and various residential lanes make up the remaining infrastructure.

Street Name Patterns

Rural Roads Personal Names Directional Markers

The street network reflects classic Vermont rural character, with South Barre Road as the main thoroughfare and Middle Road as a secondary connector. Many smaller roads carry personal names like Dianne Lane, Howard Street, and Jensen Road, suggesting a community where streets honor local families or landowners. The presence of VT Route 14 South provides the main highway connection, while residential lanes like Deerfield Drive and Birchwood Road indicate scattered development patterns typical of rural Vermont.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 05670 has 35 residents and 30 households (average 1.17 persons per household). The median age is 57.3 years, significantly older than the state (43.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.7% male and 54.3% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:35Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:603.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:30Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.17Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.07Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--000000000011031380
Decennial Census0------------------35--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 57.3

Male Median Age: 63.5

Female Median Age: 57.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male000004010011540000
Female210002130007300000
Total210006140018840000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:31100.00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:31100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1645.71%63.5 years
Females:1954.29%57.1 years
Total:35100%57.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):39100.00%
Total Housing Units:39100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:390%
Total Housing Units:39100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 05670 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 337 people with an annual payroll of $13,860,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:307Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:15Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,401,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$13,860,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:337Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 05670 is located in Washington County, Vermont, within the Barre, VT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12740). This Micro area has a population of 59,534 people, about 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 05670. It covers 0.058 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Barre, VTSource: Census
CBSA Number:12740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:59,534Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.058 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5066025Source: Census
Place Name:South Barre CDP; VermontSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


05671 | | 05669

Schools in ZIP Code 05670


We could not locate which school district 05670 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Barre Town Elementary & Middle School 70 Websterville Road
Barre, VT 05641
District: Barre Unified Union School District 97Nearby
Barre City Elementary/Middle School 50 Parkside Terrace
Barre, VT 05641
District: Barre Unified Union School District 97Nearby
Central Vermont Career Center 155 Ayers Street Suite #2
Barre, VT 05641
District: UnknownNearby
Spaulding Union High School 155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
District: Barre Unified Union School District 97Nearby
Williamstown Middle/High School 120 Hebert Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
District: Paine Mountain School DistrictNearby
Websterville Baptist Christian Academy 143 Church Hill Rd
Websterville, VT 05678
District: Private SchoolNearby
Websterville Christian Academy 143 Church Hill Rd
Websterville, VT 05678
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Monica-St. Michael School 79 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 05670


Vermont College Of Fine Arts 36 College St
Montpelier, VT 05602
Type: Post Secondary
Vermont State Colleges-Office Of The Chancellor 575 Stone Cutters Way, Suite 1
Montpelier, VT 05602
Type: Post Secondary
Norwich University 158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663-1035
Type: Post Secondary
Goddard College 123 Pitkin Road
Plainfield, VT 05667-9432
Type: Post Secondary
Community College Of Vermont 660 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Type: Post Secondary
Vermont State University 124 Admin Drive
Randolph, VT 05061
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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