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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
$108,971
Median income
$424,400
Median home value
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Vermont average), while per-capita income is $58,029. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.9%. The typical home here is valued at $424,400 (35% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,125 monthly, and 77.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chittenden County, so you can benchmark 05477 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 05477

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05477.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 05477?

41.9

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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

$58,029

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05477 ranks nationally

Richmond, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,971 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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,226

Total Housing Units

2,006

Occupied Units

220

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$424,400

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05477 ranks #6 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 05477 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 05477 ranks #3 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
05465 Jericho, VT 5,355 4.5 mi
05462 Huntington, VT 1,938 7.1 mi
05495 Williston, VT 9,341 7.0 mi
05489 Underhill, VT 3,174 10.1 mi
05676 Waterbury, VT 4,984 8.3 mi
05461 Hinesburg, VT 4,542 8.8 mi
05452 Essex Junction, VT 19,710 9.9 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 Richmond, VT Vermont

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.