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Burlington, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05401

Chittenden County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

28,185
1,837/sq mi
$65,657
Median income
$492,100
Median home value
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burlington pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
1,837
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, with 28,185 residents across 15.3 square miles, a density of 1,837 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05401 reports a modest median household income of $65,657 (21% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $40,162. Local economic indicators show a 25.0% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 05401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burlington, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05401.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 05401?

25.9

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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

How ZIP 05401 ranks nationally

Burlington, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,657 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.6%

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

Owner 31.4%
Renter 68.6%

$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

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ZIP 05401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05401 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 05401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 05401 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Chittenden County

05452 standard
Essex Junction, VT
Pop: 19,710
05403 standard
South Burlington, VT
Pop: 17,593
05446 standard
Colchester, VT
Pop: 15,373
05468 standard
Milton, VT
Pop: 12,942
05408 standard
Burlington, VT
Pop: 10,114
05495 standard
Williston, VT
Pop: 9,341

Related Areas

Chittenden County Burlington, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05401 in? ▼
ZIP code 05401 (Burlington) is located in Chittenden County, Vermont. Chittenden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chittenden-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05401? ▼
ZIP code 05401 in Burlington, VT has a population of 28,185 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05401 is $65,657, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05401 is $492,100, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05401 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05401? ▼
ZIP code 05401 has 1,283 business establishments employing approximately 26,107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05401 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (219), Retail trade (178), Health care and social assistance (172). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05401 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05401? ▼
In ZIP code 05401, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 05401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05401 is 17.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05401? ▼
In ZIP code 05401, approximately 31.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05401 is 25.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.