| ZIP Code | 05446 |
|---|---|
| City | Colchester |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Chittenden County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 130 ft |
| Latitude | 44.554142 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.225492 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.2% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 28% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 143 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,668 (24.5%) |
| Some College | 1,115 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 1,501 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,055 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,423 (40.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,442 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $357,100 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,323/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,679 |
| Vacant Units | 842 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,679 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 842 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 05446 is located in Colchester, Vermont, within Chittenden County. With a population of 16,361, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 05446 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,442 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05446 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $357,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,323 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 05446 is primarily White (86.37%). Residents are well-educated — 50.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05446 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 05446 in Colchester, VT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,361 residents, a median household income of $97,442, and a median home value of $357,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.