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 Moderate-density area
- $114,677
- Median income Above-median income area
- $477,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 05465 (Jericho, VT) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.4 in 2023 to 319.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,409. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.9% and unemployment is 1.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $477,400 (52% above the average Vermont ZIP), while 92.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,770.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chittenden County, so 05465 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 05465
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jericho, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05465.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 05465?
47.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
2.7%
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?
$114,677
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$59,409
Per Capita Income
0.9%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05465 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Jericho, 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)
$114,677 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
2,388housing units
2,388
Total Housing Units
2,362
Occupied Units
26
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$477,400
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 05452
Essex Junction (05452)
19,710 residents
- 05495
Williston (05495)
9,341 residents
- 05465 5,355
Jericho (05465)
5,355 residents
- 05676 4,984
Waterbury (05676)
4,984 residents
- 05461 4,542
Hinesburg (05461)
4,542 residents
- 05477 4,397
Richmond (05477)
4,397 residents
- 05489 3,174
Underhill (05489)
3,174 residents
- 05494 1,767
Westford (05494)
1,767 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05465 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05465 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05494
Westford (05494)
$117,143 median income
- 05465
Jericho (05465)
$114,677 median income
- 05461
Hinesburg (05461)
$109,712 median income
- 05477
Richmond (05477)
$108,971 median income
- 05495
Williston (05495)
$107,054 median income
- 05452
Essex Junction (05452)
$101,349 median income
- 05676
Waterbury (05676)
$92,773 median income
- 05489
Underhill (05489)
$92,352 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05465, 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 (5,355 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 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.
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