ZIP Code 05482
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Shelburne · Chittenden County · Vermont
- Population
- 7,198
- Median income
- $115,963
- Median home value
- $588,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.2%
- Land area
- 63.4 sq mi
114/sq mi
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 111% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.9
New York
ZIP code 05482 in Shelburne, Vermont has a population of 7,198. The median household income is $115,963, which is 52% above the national average. Median home value is $588,100, 111% above the US average. 70.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05482 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.4 square miles in Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont. The area is home to 7,198 residents, producing a population density of 114 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 05482 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05482 sits at $115,963 (40% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $73,818. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $588,100 (88% above the state average) with median rent at $1,442 per month, and 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05482 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chittenden County, so you can benchmark 05482 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 05482
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05482.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 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 05482, Shelburne, 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
7,198
Population
63.4
Area (sq mi)
114
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05482?
50.9
Median Age
42.5%
Male
57.5%
Female
8.9%
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?
$115,963
Median Household Income
+40% vs state
$73,818
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
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?
3,686
Total Housing Units
3,333
Occupied Units
353
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$588,100
Median Home Value
+88% vs state
$1,442
Median Rent
1986
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05482 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 192 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 215 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 244 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 271 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 297 |
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 294 business establishments in ZIP 05482, employing approximately 2,983 people with a combined annual payroll of $170,479,000.
294
Businesses
2,983
Employees
$170.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 17.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 35 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 7 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.4% |
| Information | 6 | 2.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 05482 vs 05445 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05445 | Charlotte, VT | 3,754 | 5.3 mi |
| 05401 | Burlington, VT | 28,185 | 6.3 mi |
| 05403 | South Burlington, VT | 17,593 | 4.7 mi |
| 05405 | Burlington, VT | 4,406 | 6.2 mi |
| 05404 | Winooski, VT | 7,240 | 7.7 mi |
| 05439 | Colchester, VT | 1,734 | 7.9 mi |
| 05473 | North Ferrisburgh, VT | 1,413 | 9.8 mi |
| 05495 | Williston, VT | 9,341 | 6.5 mi |
| 05408 | Burlington, VT | 10,114 | 9.0 mi |
| 05461 | Hinesburg, VT | 4,542 | 7.3 mi |
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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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