Fairfax, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05454
Franklin County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,447
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $128,212
- Median income Above-median income area
- $372,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairfax pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05454 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 05454 (Fairfax, VT) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 269.4 in 2023 to 283.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 05454 covers 122.8 square miles in Fairfax, Franklin County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,447 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05454 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,212 (55% above the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,572. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 2.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $372,400 (19% above the average Vermont ZIP), while 84.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,104.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 05454 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 05454
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfax, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05454.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 05454, Fairfax, 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
4,447
Population
122.8
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05454?
37.4
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.6%
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?
$128,212
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$44,572
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05454 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Fairfax, 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)
$128,212 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
2,087housing units
2,087
Total Housing Units
1,877
Occupied Units
210
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$372,400
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,104
Median Rent
1989
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05454 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 178 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 199 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 235 |
| 2023 | +14.6% | 269 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 283 |
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 102 business establishments in ZIP 05454, employing approximately 949 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,817,000.
102
Businesses
949
Employees
$63.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 25.5% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 2.9% |
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 05454 vs 05494 →
ZIP 05454 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05478
Saint Albans (05478)
14,449 residents
- 05468
Milton (05468)
12,942 residents
- 05454 4,447
Fairfax (05454)
4,447 residents
- 05494 1,767
Westford (05494)
1,767 residents
- 05444 1,714
Cambridge (05444)
1,714 residents
- 05448 1,134
East Fairfield (05448)
1,134 residents
- 05455 1,080
Fairfield (05455)
1,080 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05454 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05454 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05454
Fairfax (05454)
$128,212 median income
- 05494
Westford (05494)
$117,143 median income
- 05468
Milton (05468)
$114,709 median income
- 05455
Fairfield (05455)
$110,147 median income
- 05444
Cambridge (05444)
$106,088 median income
- 05448
East Fairfield (05448)
$82,500 median income
- 05478
Saint Albans (05478)
$71,203 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05454 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05454, 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 (4,447 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 05454 in?
ZIP code 05454 (Fairfax) 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 05454?
ZIP code 05454 in Fairfax, VT has a population of 4,447 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05454?
The median household income in ZIP 05454 is $128,212, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05454?
The median home value in ZIP 05454 is $372,400, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05454?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05454 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05454?
ZIP code 05454 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 949 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05454?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05454 are: Construction (26), Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05454?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05454 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 05454?
In ZIP code 05454, 75.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.7% 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 05454?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05454 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05454?
In ZIP code 05454, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05454?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05454 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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