| ZIP Code | 05401 |
|---|---|
| City | Burlington |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Chittenden County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 97 ft |
| Latitude | 44.475181 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.217857 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 25.4 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.01 |
| Below Poverty | 24.4% ▲ 144% above avg |
| College Grads | 69.5% ▲ 79% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 146 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,252 (15.2%) |
| Some College | 696 (4.7%) |
| Associates | 1,429 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 886 (6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,404 (63.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,532 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $463,300 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,614/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,898 |
| Vacant Units | 537 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,898 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 537 |
| Owner Occupied | 28.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 71.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
ZIP code 05401 is located in Burlington, Vermont, within Chittenden County. With a population of 31,676, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 25.4 years. Economically, 05401 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,532 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05401 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $463,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,614 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 71.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 05401 is primarily White (83.76%). Residents are highly educated — 69.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.4%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05401 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 05401 in Burlington, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a young community. With 31,676 residents, a median household income of $60,532, and a median home value of $463,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.