ZIP Code 05408
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Burlington · Chittenden County · Vermont
- Population
- 10,114
- Median income
- $95,018
- Median home value
- $400,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.2%
- Land area
- 10.9 sq mi
925/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 45
New York
ZIP code 05408 in Burlington, Vermont has a population of 10,114. The median household income is $95,018, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $400,600, 44% above the US average. 56.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05408 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.9 square miles in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont. The area is home to 10,114 residents, producing a population density of 925 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 05408 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05408 sits at $95,018 (15% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $51,617. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $400,600 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $1,457 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05408 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chittenden County, so you can benchmark 05408 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 05408
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05408.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 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 05408, Burlington, 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
10,114
Population
10.9
Area (sq mi)
925
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05408?
45.0
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
8.1%
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?
$95,018
Median Household Income
+15% vs state
$51,617
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 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?
4,400
Total Housing Units
4,309
Occupied Units
91
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$400,600
Median Home Value
+28% vs state
$1,457
Median Rent
1968
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
331
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+231%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05408 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 227 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 251 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 294 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 329 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 331 |
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 110 business establishments in ZIP 05408, employing approximately 706 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,247,000.
110
Businesses
706
Employees
$36.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 12.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 6.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.7% |
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 05408 vs 05401 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05401 | Burlington, VT | 28,185 | 3.1 mi |
| 05404 | Winooski, VT | 7,240 | 3.4 mi |
| 05405 | Burlington, VT | 4,406 | 3.7 mi |
| 05446 | Colchester, VT | 15,373 | 4.0 mi |
| 05439 | Colchester, VT | 1,734 | 4.4 mi |
| 05403 | South Burlington, VT | 17,593 | 5.9 mi |
| 05482 | Shelburne, VT | 7,198 | 9.0 mi |
| 05486 | South Hero, VT | 1,654 | 9.4 mi |
| 05468 | Milton, VT | 12,942 | 11.1 mi |
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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.
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