Richmond, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05477
Chittenden County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,397
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $108,971
- Median income Above-median income area
- $424,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Richmond pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05477 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 05477 (Richmond, VT) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.7 in 2023 to 291.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 05477 covers 120.1 square miles in Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,397 residents on file, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05477 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,971 (31% above the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,029. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 0.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $424,400 (35% above the average Vermont ZIP), while 77.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,125.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chittenden County, so 05477 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 05477
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05477.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 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 05477, Richmond, 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
4,397
Population
120.1
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05477?
41.9
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
4.6%
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?
$108,971
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$58,029
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05477 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Richmond, 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)
$108,971 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
2,226housing units
2,226
Total Housing Units
2,006
Occupied Units
220
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$424,400
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,125
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
291
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+191%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05477 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 188 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 206 |
| 2022 | +33.8% | 275 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 281 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 291 |
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 146 business establishments in ZIP 05477, employing approximately 1,492 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,832,000.
146
Businesses
1,492
Employees
$82.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 15.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.0% |
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 05477 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
- 05462 1,938
Huntington (05462)
1,938 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05477 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05477 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 05462
Huntington (05462)
$94,334 median income
- 05676
Waterbury (05676)
$92,773 median income
- 05489
Underhill (05489)
$92,352 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05477 ranks #3 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 05477, 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 (4,397 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 05477 in?
ZIP code 05477 (Richmond) 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 05477?
ZIP code 05477 in Richmond, VT has a population of 4,397 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05477?
The median household income in ZIP 05477 is $108,971, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05477?
The median home value in ZIP 05477 is $424,400, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05477?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05477 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05477?
ZIP code 05477 has 146 business establishments employing approximately 1,492 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05477?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05477 are: Construction (22), Professional, scientific, and technical services (22), Retail trade (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05477?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05477 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 05477?
In ZIP code 05477, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.9% 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 05477?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05477 is 25.1 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 05477?
In ZIP code 05477, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05477?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05477 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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