ZIP Code 05455

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Fairfield · Franklin County · Vermont

Population
1,080

13/sq mi

Median income
$110,147

▲ 44% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$335,800

▲ 21% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.0%

Median age 37.3

Land area
86.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 05455 in Fairfield, Vermont has a population of 1,080. The median household income is $110,147, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $335,800, 21% above the US average. 30.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05455 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.4 square miles in Fairfield, Franklin County, Vermont. The area is home to 1,080 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 05455 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05455 sits at $110,147 (33% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $38,027. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $335,800 (7% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05455 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 05455 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 05455, 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

1,080

Population

86.4

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05455?

37.3

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
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 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$110,147

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$38,027

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

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

What does housing look like?

513

Total Housing Units

464

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$335,800

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 05455, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,009,000.

19

Businesses

41

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 42.1%

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 05455 vs 05483 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05483 Sheldon, VT 1,303 5.5 mi
05485 Sheldon Springs, VT 93 7.2 mi
05448 East Fairfield, VT 1,134 4.7 mi
05478 Saint Albans, VT 14,449 5.6 mi
05454 Fairfax, VT 4,447 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05455 in?
ZIP code 05455 (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 05455?
ZIP code 05455 in Fairfield, VT has a population of 1,080 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05455?
The median household income in ZIP 05455 is $110,147, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05455?
The median home value in ZIP 05455 is $335,800, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05455?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05455 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05455?
ZIP code 05455 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05455?
In ZIP code 05455, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 05455?
In ZIP code 05455, 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 05455?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05455 is 6.9% 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 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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