Williston, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05495
Chittenden County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,341
- 108/sq mi High-density area
- $107,054
- Median income Above-median income area
- $470,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Williston pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 108
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05495 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 05495 (Williston, VT) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 277.1 in 2023 to 281.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 05495 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Williston, Chittenden County, Vermont, home to 9,341 residents across 86.9 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05495 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,054 (29% above the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,073. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $470,300 (50% above the average Vermont ZIP), while 76.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,820.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chittenden County, so 05495 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 05495
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williston, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05495.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
111 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
95 establishments
- Construction
Construction
70 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
67 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05495, Williston, 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
9,341
Population
86.9
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05495?
45.3
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
3.7%
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?
$107,054
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$60,073
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05495 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Williston, VT household income vs. every Vermont ZIP code
Median household income among 238 reporting Vermont ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$107,054 Top 13% higher than 87% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,091housing units
5,091
Total Housing Units
4,726
Occupied Units
365
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$470,300
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,820
Median Rent
1992
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
282
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+182%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05495 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 187 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 209 |
| 2022 | +24.8% | 260 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 277 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 282 |
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 712 business establishments in ZIP 05495, employing approximately 12,154 people with a combined annual payroll of $722,615,000.
712
Businesses
12,154
Employees
$722.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 111 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 95 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 70 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 9.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 67 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 16 | 2.3% |
| Information | 15 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
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 05495 vs 05403 →
ZIP 05495 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05401
Burlington (05401)
28,185 residents
- 05452
Essex Junction (05452)
19,710 residents
- 05403
South Burlington (05403)
17,593 residents
- 05495 9,341
Williston (05495)
9,341 residents
- 05404 7,240
Winooski (05404)
7,240 residents
- 05482 7,198
Shelburne (05482)
7,198 residents
- 05465 5,355
Jericho (05465)
5,355 residents
- 05461 4,542
Hinesburg (05461)
4,542 residents
- 05405 4,406
Burlington (05405)
4,406 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05495 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05495 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05482
Shelburne (05482)
$115,963 median income
- 05465
Jericho (05465)
$114,677 median income
- 05461
Hinesburg (05461)
$109,712 median income
- 05477
Richmond (05477)
$108,971 median income
- 05495
Williston (05495)
$107,054 median income
- 05403
South Burlington (05403)
$105,616 median income
- 05452
Essex Junction (05452)
$101,349 median income
- 05404
Winooski (05404)
$79,522 median income
- 05401
Burlington (05401)
$65,657 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05495 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05403 | South Burlington, VT | 17,593 | 4.1 mi |
| 05461 | Hinesburg, VT | 4,542 | 7.4 mi |
| 05452 | Essex Junction, VT | 19,710 | 6.7 mi |
| 05439 | Colchester, VT | 1,734 | 5.8 mi |
| 05405 | Burlington, VT | 4,406 | 5.9 mi |
| 05404 | Winooski, VT | 7,240 | 6.4 mi |
| 05482 | Shelburne, VT | 7,198 | 6.5 mi |
| 05477 | Richmond, VT | 4,397 | 7.0 mi |
| 05401 | Burlington, VT | 28,185 | 6.6 mi |
| 05465 | Jericho, VT | 5,355 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05495, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,341 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 05495 in?
ZIP code 05495 (Williston) 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 05495?
ZIP code 05495 in Williston, VT has a population of 9,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05495?
The median household income in ZIP 05495 is $107,054, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05495?
The median home value in ZIP 05495 is $470,300, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05495?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05495 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05495?
ZIP code 05495 has 712 business establishments employing approximately 12,154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05495?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05495 are: Retail trade (111), Professional, scientific, and technical services (95), Construction (70). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05495?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05495 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 05495?
In ZIP code 05495, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.8% 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 05495?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05495 is 19.6 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 05495?
In ZIP code 05495, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05495?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05495 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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