ZIP Code 05439

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Colchester · Chittenden County · Vermont

Population
1,734

3,719/sq mi

Land area
0.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 05439 in Colchester, Vermont has a population of 1,734.

ZIP code 05439 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.5 square miles in Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont. The area is home to 1,734 residents, producing a population density of 3,719 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 05439 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05439 sits at , while per-capita income is $5,737. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05439 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chittenden County, so you can benchmark 05439 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 →

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 05439, Colchester, 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

1,734

Population

0.5

Area (sq mi)

3,719

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05439?

19.6

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$5,737

Per Capita Income

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 05439, employing approximately 861 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,019,000.

3

Businesses

861

Employees

$27.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 05439 vs 05404 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05404 Winooski, VT 7,240 1.0 mi
05405 Burlington, VT 4,406 2.1 mi
05403 South Burlington, VT 17,593 3.3 mi
05401 Burlington, VT 28,185 2.6 mi
05446 Colchester, VT 15,373 3.8 mi
05408 Burlington, VT 10,114 4.4 mi
05452 Essex Junction, VT 19,710 5.4 mi
05495 Williston, VT 9,341 5.8 mi
05482 Shelburne, VT 7,198 7.9 mi
05486 South Hero, VT 1,654 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05439 in?
ZIP code 05439 (Colchester) 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 05439?
ZIP code 05439 in Colchester, VT has a population of 1,734 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05439?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05439 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05439?
ZIP code 05439 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 861 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Colchester, VT

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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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