Winooski, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05404
Chittenden County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,240
- 1,955/sq mi High-density area
- $79,522
- Median income Near-median income area
- $381,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winooski pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,955
- people per sq mi
- 35%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05404 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 05404 (Winooski, VT) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.0 in 2023 to 321.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 05404 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winooski, Chittenden County, Vermont, home to 7,240 residents across 3.7 square miles, a density of 1,955 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05404 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,522 (4% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,986. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $381,500 (22% above the average Vermont ZIP), with only 35.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,643.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chittenden County, so 05404 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 05404
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winooski, VT
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$44,986
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05404 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Winooski, 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)
$79,522 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
4,236housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 05404 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 05404 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05404 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05486
South Hero (05486)
$126,513 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 05404 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05404, 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 (7,240 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 05404 in?
ZIP code 05404 (Winooski) 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 05404?
ZIP code 05404 in Winooski, VT has a population of 7,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05404?
The median household income in ZIP 05404 is $79,522, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05404?
The median home value in ZIP 05404 is $381,500, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05404?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05404 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05404?
ZIP code 05404 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 2,249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05404?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05404 are: Accommodation and food services (27), Retail trade (21), Health care and social assistance (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05404?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05404 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 05404?
In ZIP code 05404, 72.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.1% 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 05404?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05404 is 21.9 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 05404?
In ZIP code 05404, approximately 35.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05404?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05404 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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