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Jericho, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05465

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

5,355
48/sq mi
$114,677
Median income
$477,400
Median home value
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05465 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05465 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jericho, Chittenden County, Vermont, home to 5,355 residents across 112.7 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05465 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,677 (38% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $59,409. Local economic indicators show a 0.9% poverty rate alongside 1.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $477,400 (52% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,770 monthly, and 92.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 05465 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Chittenden County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 05465

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jericho, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05465.

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 05465, Jericho, 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

5,355

Population

112.7

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05465?

47.9

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$114,677

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$59,409

Per Capita Income

0.9%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05465 ranks nationally

Jericho, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,677 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 76.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,388

Total Housing Units

2,362

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$477,400

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$1,770

Median Rent

1984

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

319

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+219%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05465 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 197
2021 +14.7% 226
2022 +11.5% 252
2023 +20.7% 304
2024 +4.9% 319

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 108 business establishments in ZIP 05465, employing approximately 508 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,247,000.

108

Businesses

508

Employees

$25.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 29 26.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 12.0%
Retail trade 8 7.4%
Manufacturing 6 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 6 5.6%
Educational services 4 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.8%

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 05465 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 05465 ranks #3 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 05465 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 05465 ranks #2 of 8 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
05477 Richmond, VT 4,397 4.5 mi
05489 Underhill, VT 3,174 5.9 mi
05452 Essex Junction, VT 19,710 6.8 mi
05495 Williston, VT 9,341 7.5 mi
05494 Westford, VT 1,767 9.7 mi
05676 Waterbury, VT 4,984 11.1 mi
05461 Hinesburg, VT 4,542 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 Jericho, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05465 in? ▼
ZIP code 05465 (Jericho) 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 05465? ▼
ZIP code 05465 in Jericho, VT has a population of 5,355 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05465? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05465 is $114,677, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05465? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05465 is $477,400, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05465? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05465 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05465? ▼
ZIP code 05465 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 508 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05465? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05465 are: Construction (29), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05465? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05465 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 05465? ▼
In ZIP code 05465, 76.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.1% 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 05465? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05465 is 25.9 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 05465? ▼
In ZIP code 05465, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05465? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05465 is 0.9% 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.