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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
$79,522
Median income
$381,500
Median home value
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Vermont average), while per-capita income is $44,986. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.2%. Housing costs here run $381,500 for a typical home value (22% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,643 a month; 35.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 05404, plus 6 more within Chittenden County, give a clearer read than the 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 05404

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winooski, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05404.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 05404?

33.3

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 77.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 12.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

How ZIP 05404 ranks nationally

Winooski, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,522 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 72.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.1%

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

Owner 35.2%
Renter 64.8%

$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 05404 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 05404 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 05404 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 05404 ranks #8 of 9 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
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

05401 standard
Burlington, VT
Pop: 28,185
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

Related Areas

Chittenden County Winooski, VT Vermont

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.

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