South Burlington, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05403
Chittenden County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,593
- 414/sq mi High-density area
- $105,616
- Median income Above-median income area
- $442,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Burlington pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 414
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05403 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 05403 (South Burlington, VT) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.5 in 2023 to 319.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 05403 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, home to 17,593 residents across 42.5 square miles, a density of 414 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05403 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,616 (27% above the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,614. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 3.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $442,400 (41% above the average Vermont ZIP), while 61.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,787.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chittenden County, so 05403 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 05403
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Burlington, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05403.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
157 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
123 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Construction
Construction
78 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05403, South 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
17,593
Population
42.5
Area (sq mi)
414
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05403?
38.1
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
12.8%
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?
$105,616
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$59,614
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05403 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
South Burlington, VT household income vs. every Vermont ZIP code
Median household income among 238 reporting Vermont ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$105,616 Top 14% higher than 86% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,625housing units
9,625
Total Housing Units
9,418
Occupied Units
207
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$442,400
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,787
Median Rent
1989
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05403 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 200 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 224 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 249 |
| 2023 | +19.6% | 297 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 319 |
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 1,009 business establishments in ZIP 05403, employing approximately 17,633 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,074,118,000.
1,009
Businesses
17,633
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 157 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 132 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 123 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 78 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 74 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 3.8% |
| Information | 32 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.1% |
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 05403 vs 05405 →
ZIP 05403 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05401
Burlington (05401)
28,185 residents
- 05452
Essex Junction (05452)
19,710 residents
- 05403
South Burlington (05403)
17,593 residents
- 05446
Colchester (05446)
15,373 residents
- 05408 10,114
Burlington (05408)
10,114 residents
- 05495 9,341
Williston (05495)
9,341 residents
- 05404 7,240
Winooski (05404)
7,240 residents
- 05482 7,198
Shelburne (05482)
7,198 residents
- 05405 4,406
Burlington (05405)
4,406 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05403 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05403 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05445
Charlotte (05445)
$144,375 median income
- 05482
Shelburne (05482)
$115,963 median income
- 05495
Williston (05495)
$107,054 median income
- 05403
South Burlington (05403)
$105,616 median income
- 05452
Essex Junction (05452)
$101,349 median income
- 05446
Colchester (05446)
$97,475 median income
- 05408
Burlington (05408)
$95,018 median income
- 05404
Winooski (05404)
$79,522 median income
- 05401
Burlington (05401)
$65,657 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05403 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05405 | Burlington, VT | 4,406 | 2.2 mi |
| 05439 | Colchester, VT | 1,734 | 3.3 mi |
| 05404 | Winooski, VT | 7,240 | 3.4 mi |
| 05401 | Burlington, VT | 28,185 | 2.7 mi |
| 05495 | Williston, VT | 9,341 | 4.1 mi |
| 05482 | Shelburne, VT | 7,198 | 4.7 mi |
| 05446 | Colchester, VT | 15,373 | 7.0 mi |
| 05408 | Burlington, VT | 10,114 | 5.9 mi |
| 05445 | Charlotte, VT | 3,754 | 9.8 mi |
| 05452 | Essex Junction, VT | 19,710 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05403, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,593 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 05403 in?
ZIP code 05403 (South 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 05403?
ZIP code 05403 in South Burlington, VT has a population of 17,593 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05403?
The median household income in ZIP 05403 is $105,616, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05403?
The median home value in ZIP 05403 is $442,400, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05403?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05403 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05403?
ZIP code 05403 has 1,009 business establishments employing approximately 17,633 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05403?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05403 are: Health care and social assistance (157), Retail trade (132), Professional, scientific, and technical services (123). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05403?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05403 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 05403?
In ZIP code 05403, 79.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.3% 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 05403?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05403 is 17.8 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 05403?
In ZIP code 05403, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05403?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05403 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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