PlainZIP

Westford, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05494

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

1,767
20/sq mi
$117,143
Median income
$412,900
Median home value
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Westford pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05494 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05494 covers 88.8 square miles in Westford, Chittenden County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,767 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05494 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,143 (41% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $54,018. Local economic indicators show a 2.7% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $412,900 for a typical home value (32% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,561 a month; 85.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is -. To put 05494 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Chittenden County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 05494

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westford, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05494.

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 05494, Westford, 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

1,767

Population

88.8

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 05494?

45.1

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$117,143

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$54,018

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 05494 ranks nationally

Westford, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$117,143 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.1%

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

What does housing look like?

639

Total Housing Units

604

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$412,900

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$2,561

Median Rent

1982

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

+14.5%

YoY Change (2024)

288

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+188%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05494 have increased 14.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +5.5% 190
2019 -1.0% 188
2020 +3.5% 194
2021 +14.5% 222
2024 – 288

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 29 business establishments in ZIP 05494, employing approximately 119 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,371,000.

29

Businesses

119

Employees

$7.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 27.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 27.6%
Retail trade 5 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.3%

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 05494 vs 05454 →

ZIP 05494 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 05494 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 05494 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 05494 ranks #2 of 7 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
05454 Fairfax, VT 4,447 7.0 mi
05452 Essex Junction, VT 19,710 6.1 mi
05444 Cambridge, VT 1,714 6.0 mi
05489 Underhill, VT 3,174 7.2 mi
05465 Jericho, VT 5,355 9.7 mi
05468 Milton, VT 12,942 7.8 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 Westford, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05494 in? ▼
ZIP code 05494 (Westford) 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 05494? ▼
ZIP code 05494 in Westford, VT has a population of 1,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05494? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05494 is $117,143, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05494? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05494 is $412,900, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05494? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05494 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05494? ▼
ZIP code 05494 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05494? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05494 are: Construction (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Retail trade (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05494? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05494 increased by 14.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 05494? ▼
In ZIP code 05494, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05494? ▼
In ZIP code 05494, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05494? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05494 is 2.7% 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.