| ZIP Code | 05408 |
|---|---|
| City | Burlington |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Chittenden County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 172 ft |
| Latitude | 44.505238 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.272419 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.1% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,426 (19.6%) |
| Some College | 260 (3.6%) |
| Associates | 921 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 564 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,104 (56.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $98,656 ▲ 29% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $369,400 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,573/mo ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,455 |
| Vacant Units | 111 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,455 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 111 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 05408 is located in Burlington, Vermont, within Chittenden County. With a population of 10,199, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 05408 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $98,656 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05408 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $369,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,573 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 05408 is primarily White (84.59%). Residents are highly educated — 64.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05408 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 05408 in Burlington, VT is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,199 residents, a median household income of $98,656, and a median home value of $369,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.