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Hinesburg, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05461

Chittenden County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,542
43/sq mi
$109,712
Median income
$460,200
Median home value
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hinesburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05461 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05461 covers 106.4 square miles in Hinesburg, Chittenden County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,542 residents on file, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05461 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,712 (32% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $68,644. Local economic indicators show a 8.2% poverty rate alongside 0.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $460,200 (47% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,651 monthly, and 84.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is -. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chittenden County, so you can benchmark 05461 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 05461

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hinesburg, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05461.

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 05461, Hinesburg, 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

4,542

Population

106.4

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05461?

49.9

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
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 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$109,712

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$68,644

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 05461 ranks nationally

Hinesburg, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,712 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 80.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,314

Total Housing Units

2,250

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$460,200

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$1,651

Median Rent

1983

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

-7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05461 have decreased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.5% 191
2021 +18.7% 227
2022 +11.3% 253
2023 +17.8% 298
2024 -7.0% 277

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 129 business establishments in ZIP 05461, employing approximately 960 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,208,000.

129

Businesses

960

Employees

$53.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 20.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 15.5%
Retail trade 13 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 12 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 7.8%
Manufacturing 9 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 8 6.2%
Wholesale trade 7 5.4%
Finance and insurance 4 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 05461 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 05461 ranks #5 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 05461 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 05461 ranks #4 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 7.4 mi
05445 Charlotte, VT 3,754 6.5 mi
05462 Huntington, VT 1,938 7.0 mi
05487 Starksboro, VT 1,498 7.4 mi
05473 North Ferrisburgh, VT 1,413 7.4 mi
05482 Shelburne, VT 7,198 7.3 mi
05403 South Burlington, VT 17,593 9.5 mi
05477 Richmond, VT 4,397 8.8 mi
05465 Jericho, VT 5,355 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chittenden County

05401 standard
Burlington, VT
Pop: 28,185
05452 standard
Essex Junction, VT
Pop: 19,710
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

Related Areas

Chittenden County Hinesburg, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05461 in? ▼
ZIP code 05461 (Hinesburg) 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 05461? ▼
ZIP code 05461 in Hinesburg, VT has a population of 4,542 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05461? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05461 is $109,712, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05461? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05461 is $460,200, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05461? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05461 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05461? ▼
ZIP code 05461 has 129 business establishments employing approximately 960 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05461? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05461 are: Construction (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (20), Retail trade (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05461? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05461 decreased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 05461? ▼
In ZIP code 05461, 80.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.6% 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 05461? ▼
In ZIP code 05461, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05461? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05461 is 8.2% 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.