Essex Junction, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05452
Chittenden County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,710
- 183/sq mi High-density area
- $101,349
- Median income Above-median income area
- $432,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Essex Junction pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 183
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05452 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 05452 (Essex Junction, VT) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 286.5 in 2023 to 308.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 05452 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Essex Junction, Chittenden County, Vermont, home to 19,710 residents across 107.6 square miles, a density of 183 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05452 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,349 (22% above the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,151. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $432,400 (38% above the average Vermont ZIP), while 67.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,553.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chittenden County, so 05452 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 05452
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Essex Junction, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05452.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
80 establishments
- Construction
Construction
73 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 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 05452, Essex Junction, 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
19,710
Population
107.6
Area (sq mi)
183
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05452?
41.2
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
11.3%
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?
$101,349
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$52,151
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05452 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Essex Junction, 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)
$101,349 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
9,895housing units
9,895
Total Housing Units
9,713
Occupied Units
182
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$432,400
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,553
Median Rent
1986
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05452 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 192 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 214 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 252 |
| 2023 | +13.8% | 286 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 308 |
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 622 business establishments in ZIP 05452, employing approximately 9,343 people with a combined annual payroll of $600,792,000.
622
Businesses
9,343
Employees
$600.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 88 | 14.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 80 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 73 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.8% |
| Information | 9 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.6% |
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 05452 vs 05495 →
ZIP 05452 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
- 05468
Milton (05468)
12,942 residents
- 05495 9,341
Williston (05495)
9,341 residents
- 05404 7,240
Winooski (05404)
7,240 residents
- 05465 5,355
Jericho (05465)
5,355 residents
- 05405 4,406
Burlington (05405)
4,406 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05452 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05452 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05494
Westford (05494)
$117,143 median income
- 05468
Milton (05468)
$114,709 median income
- 05465
Jericho (05465)
$114,677 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
- 05404
Winooski (05404)
$79,522 median income
- 05401
Burlington (05401)
$65,657 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05452 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05495 | Williston, VT | 9,341 | 6.7 mi |
| 05439 | Colchester, VT | 1,734 | 5.4 mi |
| 05494 | Westford, VT | 1,767 | 6.1 mi |
| 05446 | Colchester, VT | 15,373 | 6.3 mi |
| 05404 | Winooski, VT | 7,240 | 6.3 mi |
| 05465 | Jericho, VT | 5,355 | 6.8 mi |
| 05405 | Burlington, VT | 4,406 | 7.4 mi |
| 05403 | South Burlington, VT | 17,593 | 7.6 mi |
| 05401 | Burlington, VT | 28,185 | 8.0 mi |
| 05468 | Milton, VT | 12,942 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05452, 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 (19,710 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 05452 in?
ZIP code 05452 (Essex Junction) 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 05452?
ZIP code 05452 in Essex Junction, VT has a population of 19,710 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05452?
The median household income in ZIP 05452 is $101,349, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05452?
The median home value in ZIP 05452 is $432,400, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05452?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05452 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05452?
ZIP code 05452 has 622 business establishments employing approximately 9,343 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05452?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05452 are: Retail trade (88), Professional, scientific, and technical services (80), Construction (73). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05452?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05452 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 05452?
In ZIP code 05452, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.3% 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 05452?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05452 is 20.8 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 05452?
In ZIP code 05452, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05452?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05452 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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