ZIP Code 05404
standardSource:
Winooski · Chittenden County · Vermont
- Population
- 7,240
- Median income
- $79,522
- Median home value
- $381,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.1%
- Land area
- 3.7 sq mi
1,955/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
New York
ZIP code 05404 in Winooski, Vermont has a population of 7,240. The median household income is $79,522, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $381,500, 37% above the US average. 59.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05404 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.7 square miles in Winooski, Chittenden County, Vermont. The area is home to 7,240 residents, producing a population density of 1,955 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 05404 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05404 sits at $79,522 (4% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $44,986. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $381,500 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,643 per month, and 35.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05404 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chittenden County, so you can benchmark 05404 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 05404
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05404.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 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 05404, Winooski, 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
7,240
Population
3.7
Area (sq mi)
1,955
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05404?
33.3
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
13.1%
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?
$79,522
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$44,986
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 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?
4,236
Total Housing Units
4,102
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$381,500
Median Home Value
+22% vs state
$1,643
Median Rent
1974
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
321
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+221%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05404 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 214 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 242 |
| 2022 | +9.0% | 264 |
| 2023 | +15.1% | 304 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 321 |
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 162 business establishments in ZIP 05404, employing approximately 2,249 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,113,000.
162
Businesses
2,249
Employees
$146.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 10 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Information | 5 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.9% |
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 05404 vs 05439 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05439 | Colchester, VT | 1,734 | 1.0 mi |
| 05405 | Burlington, VT | 4,406 | 1.6 mi |
| 05401 | Burlington, VT | 28,185 | 1.8 mi |
| 05446 | Colchester, VT | 15,373 | 3.7 mi |
| 05403 | South Burlington, VT | 17,593 | 3.4 mi |
| 05408 | Burlington, VT | 10,114 | 3.4 mi |
| 05482 | Shelburne, VT | 7,198 | 7.7 mi |
| 05452 | Essex Junction, VT | 19,710 | 6.3 mi |
| 05495 | Williston, VT | 9,341 | 6.4 mi |
| 05486 | South Hero, VT | 1,654 | 11.8 mi |
More ZIP Codes in Chittenden County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 05404 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 05404? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 05404? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 05404? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05404? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05404? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05404? ▼
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05404? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 05404? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 05404? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05404? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05404? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Winooski, VT
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
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.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.