ZIP Code 05401
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Burlington · Chittenden County · Vermont
- Population
- 28,185
- Median income
- $65,657
- Median home value
- $492,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 62.6%
- Land area
- 15.3 sq mi
1,837/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
▲ 77% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 25.9
New York
ZIP code 05401 in Burlington, Vermont has a population of 28,185. The median household income is $65,657, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $492,100, 77% above the US average. 62.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.3 square miles in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont. The area is home to 28,185 residents, producing a population density of 1,837 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 05401 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05401 sits at $65,657 (21% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $40,162. The poverty rate stands at 25.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $492,100 (57% above the state average) with median rent at $1,665 per month, and 31.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chittenden County, so you can benchmark 05401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 05401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05401.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
219 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
178 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
172 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
159 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
137 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05401, Burlington, VT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
28,185
Population
15.3
Area (sq mi)
1,837
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05401?
25.9
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
7.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$65,657
Median Household Income
-21% vs state
$40,162
Per Capita Income
25.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
13,722
Total Housing Units
13,238
Occupied Units
484
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$492,100
Median Home Value
+57% vs state
$1,665
Median Rent
1942
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
362
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+262%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05401 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 258 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 283 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 318 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 353 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 362 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,283 business establishments in ZIP 05401, employing approximately 26,107 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,904,470,000.
1,283
Businesses
26,107
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 219 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 178 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 172 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 159 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 137 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 75 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 64 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 3.4% |
| Construction | 42 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 3.2% |
| Information | 36 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 33 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 32 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 05401 vs 05405 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05405 | Burlington, VT | 4,406 | 0.7 mi |
| 05404 | Winooski, VT | 7,240 | 1.8 mi |
| 05439 | Colchester, VT | 1,734 | 2.6 mi |
| 05403 | South Burlington, VT | 17,593 | 2.7 mi |
| 05408 | Burlington, VT | 10,114 | 3.1 mi |
| 05482 | Shelburne, VT | 7,198 | 6.3 mi |
| 05446 | Colchester, VT | 15,373 | 5.1 mi |
| 05495 | Williston, VT | 9,341 | 6.6 mi |
| 05452 | Essex Junction, VT | 19,710 | 8.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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