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U.S. ZIP Code · VT05602

Washington County

Typical home value

$419,048[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.1%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+47.5%
vs metro
vs state
+19.9%
ZIP 05602 location in VT
Location of ZIP 05602 in VT

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 05602 is worth $419,048. Over the past year, values have risen 1.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,598 a month — a 4.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,598[2]
Gross yield
4.6%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,460[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Washington County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
12,250[3]
Median household income
$81,320[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Washington County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-71[5]
Moved in
1,603
Moved out
1,674

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
2
  • U-32 Middle & High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Washington Central Unified Union School District #92

    692 students

  • Union Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71

    436 students

  • Montpelier High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71

    371 students

  • Main Street Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71

    335 students

  • Berlin Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Washington Central Unified Union School District #92

    195 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$19,170

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,119
Loan principal$335,238
Down payment$83,810
Total interest paid$427,578

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.93
Monthly cost to own$3,090
Monthly rent$1,598

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 05602?
The typical home in 05602 is worth $419,048, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 05602?
Home values in 05602 are up 1.1% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 05602?
A typical home in 05602 rents for about $1,598 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 05602?
The effective property tax rate in 05602 is 1.8% — roughly $7,460 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 05602?
ZIP code 05602 has a population of 12,250 and a median household income of $81,320.

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