| ZIP Code | 05452 |
|---|---|
| City | Essex Junction |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Chittenden County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 485 ft |
| Latitude | 44.527171 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.064704 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.4% ▲ 64% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 265 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,624 (17.1%) |
| Some College | 1,064 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 1,655 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,488 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,231 (53.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,697 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $404,200 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,463/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,808 |
| Vacant Units | 159 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,808 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 159 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 05452 is located in Essex Junction, Vermont, within Chittenden County. With a population of 22,494, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 05452 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,697 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05452 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $404,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,463 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 05452 is primarily White (83.90%). Residents are highly educated — 63.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05452 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 05452 in Essex Junction, VT is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,494 residents, a median household income of $97,697, and a median home value of $404,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.