ZIP Code 05448

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East Fairfield · Franklin County · Vermont

Population
1,134

11/sq mi

Median income
$82,500

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$273,800

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.4%

Median age 41.5

Land area
105.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 05448 in East Fairfield, Vermont has a population of 1,134. The median household income is $82,500, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $273,800, 2% below the US average. 39.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05448 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 105.0 square miles in East Fairfield, Franklin County, Vermont. The area is home to 1,134 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 05448 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05448 sits at $82,500 (1% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $41,904. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $273,800 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,243 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05448 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 05448 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 05448

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05448.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05448, East Fairfield, 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

1,134

Population

105.0

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05448?

41.5

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$82,500

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$41,904

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.4%

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

What does housing look like?

441

Total Housing Units

404

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$273,800

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,243

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 05448, employing approximately 143 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,758,000.

20

Businesses

143

Employees

$5.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 40.0%
Manufacturing 4 20.0%
Retail trade 3 15.0%

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 05448 vs 05444 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05444 Cambridge, VT 1,714 7.4 mi
05455 Fairfield, VT 1,080 4.7 mi
05441 Bakersfield, VT 958 6.7 mi
05492 Waterville, VT 682 7.5 mi
05454 Fairfax, VT 4,447 7.3 mi
05464 Jeffersonville, VT 3,008 8.6 mi
05483 Sheldon, VT 1,303 9.5 mi
05450 Enosburg Falls, VT 4,977 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05448 in?
ZIP code 05448 (East Fairfield) is located in Franklin County, Vermont. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05448?
ZIP code 05448 in East Fairfield, VT has a population of 1,134 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05448?
The median household income in ZIP 05448 is $82,500, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05448?
The median home value in ZIP 05448 is $273,800, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05448?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05448 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05448?
ZIP code 05448 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 143 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05448?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05448 are: Construction (8), Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05448?
In ZIP code 05448, 79.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05448?
In ZIP code 05448, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05448?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05448 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for East Fairfield, 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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