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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
$101,349
Median income
$432,400
Median home value
55.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Vermont average), while per-capita income is $52,151. Local economic indicators show a 7.1% poverty rate alongside 2.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $432,400 (38% above the state average), median rent at $1,553 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.7%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chittenden County, so you can benchmark 05452 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 05452

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Essex Junction, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05452.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 05452?

41.2

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$52,151

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05452 ranks nationally

Essex Junction, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,349 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,895

Total Housing Units

9,713

Occupied Units

182

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$432,400

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05452 ranks #2 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 05452 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 05452 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Chittenden County

05401 standard
Burlington, VT
Pop: 28,185
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
05495 standard
Williston, VT
Pop: 9,341

Related Areas

Chittenden County Essex Junction, VT Vermont

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.

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