ZIP Code 05488
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Swanton · Franklin County · Vermont
- Population
- 7,690
- Median income
- $77,154
- Median home value
- $288,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.0%
- Land area
- 167.9 sq mi
46/sq mi
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.1
New York
ZIP code 05488 in Swanton, Vermont has a population of 7,690. The median household income is $77,154, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $288,700, 4% above the US average. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05488 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 167.9 square miles in Swanton, Franklin County, Vermont. The area is home to 7,690 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 05488 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05488 sits at $77,154 (7% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $37,927. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $288,700 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,286 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05488 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 05488 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 05488
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05488.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 05488, Swanton, 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
7,690
Population
167.9
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05488?
42.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.4%
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?
$77,154
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$37,927
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 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?
4,071
Total Housing Units
3,150
Occupied Units
921
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,700
Median Home Value
-8% vs state
$1,286
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
280
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+180%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05488 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 185 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 203 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 236 |
| 2023 | +12.1% | 265 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 280 |
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 159 business establishments in ZIP 05488, employing approximately 1,296 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,031,000.
159
Businesses
1,296
Employees
$62.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 30 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 16.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.1% |
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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