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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
$107,054
Median income
$470,300
Median home value
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Vermont average), while per-capita income is $60,073. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. Housing costs here run $470,300 for a typical home value (50% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,820 a month; 76.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 05495 in local context, 10 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 05495

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williston, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05495.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 05495?

45.3

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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

$60,073

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05495 ranks nationally

Williston, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,054 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,091

Total Housing Units

4,726

Occupied Units

365

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$470,300

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05495 ranks #4 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 05495 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 05495 ranks #5 of 9 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
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

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 Williston, VT Vermont

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.