ZIP Code 05478
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Saint Albans · Franklin County · Vermont
- Population
- 14,449
- Median income
- $71,203
- Median home value
- $316,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.0%
- Land area
- 156.7 sq mi
92/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
New York
ZIP code 05478 in Saint Albans, Vermont has a population of 14,449. The median household income is $71,203, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $316,400, 14% above the US average. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05478 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 156.7 square miles in Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont. The area is home to 14,449 residents, producing a population density of 92 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 05478 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05478 sits at $71,203 (14% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $41,852. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $316,400 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,227 per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05478 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 05478 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 05478
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05478.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05478, Saint Albans, VT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,449
Population
156.7
Area (sq mi)
92
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05478?
40.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
3.4%
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?
$71,203
Median Household Income
-14% vs state
$41,852
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,097
Total Housing Units
6,496
Occupied Units
601
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$316,400
Median Home Value
+1% vs state
$1,227
Median Rent
1975
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05478 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.9% | 192 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 212 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 249 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 282 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 299 |
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 476 business establishments in ZIP 05478, employing approximately 7,999 people with a combined annual payroll of $392,084,000.
476
Businesses
7,999
Employees
$392.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 76 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 49 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.1% |
| Information | 9 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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