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Vergennes, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05491

Addison County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,909
27/sq mi
$87,917
Median income
$337,400
Median home value
42.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vergennes pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05491 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05491 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vergennes, Addison County, Vermont, home to 5,909 residents across 223.0 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05491 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,917 (6% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $42,392. Local economic indicators show a 7.2% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $337,400 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,141 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Addison County, so you can benchmark 05491 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 05491

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vergennes, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05491.

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 05491, Vergennes, 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

5,909

Population

223.0

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05491?

47.5

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$87,917

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$42,392

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05491 ranks nationally

Vergennes, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,917 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 70.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,979

Total Housing Units

2,448

Occupied Units

531

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$337,400

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,141

Median Rent

1972

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

318

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+218%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05491 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 212
2021 +8.4% 229
2022 +9.7% 251
2023 +17.8% 296
2024 +7.4% 318

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 165 business establishments in ZIP 05491, employing approximately 2,071 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,302,000.

165

Businesses

2,071

Employees

$152.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 15.8%
Retail trade 24 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 21 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 18 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 14 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 6.1%
Finance and insurance 9 5.5%
Manufacturing 6 3.6%
Wholesale trade 5 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.4%
Educational services 3 1.8%

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 05491 vs 05456 →

ZIP 05491 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 05491 ranks #2 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 05491 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 05491 ranks #5 of 6 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
05456 Ferrisburgh, VT 1,277 7.1 mi
05734 Bridport, VT 1,306 9.1 mi
05472 New Haven, VT 1,643 7.4 mi
05753 Middlebury, VT 10,491 10.2 mi
05473 North Ferrisburgh, VT 1,413 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Addison County

05753 standard
Middlebury, VT
Pop: 10,491
05443 standard
Bristol, VT
Pop: 6,656
05472 standard
New Haven, VT
Pop: 1,643
05487 standard
Starksboro, VT
Pop: 1,498
05473 standard
North Ferrisburgh, VT
Pop: 1,413
05734 standard
Bridport, VT
Pop: 1,306

Related Areas

Addison County Vergennes, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05491 in? ▼
ZIP code 05491 (Vergennes) is located in Addison County, Vermont. Addison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/addison-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05491? ▼
ZIP code 05491 in Vergennes, VT has a population of 5,909 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05491? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05491 is $87,917, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05491? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05491 is $337,400, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05491? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05491 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05491? ▼
ZIP code 05491 has 165 business establishments employing approximately 2,071 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05491? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05491 are: Construction (26), Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05491? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05491 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 05491? ▼
In ZIP code 05491, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.6% 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 05491? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05491 is 23.6 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 05491? ▼
In ZIP code 05491, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05491? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05491 is 7.2% 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.