| ZIP Code | 05457 |
|---|---|
| City | Franklin |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 630 ft |
| Latitude | 44.958722 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.921995 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 6.1% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 591 (46.7%) |
| Some College | 113 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 112 (8.9%) |
| Bachelors | 144 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 299 (23.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,964 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $245,100 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $871/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 937 |
| Vacant Units | 244 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 937 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 244 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 05457 is located in Franklin, Vermont, within Franklin County. With a population of 1,787, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 05457 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,964 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05457 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $245,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $871 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 05457 is primarily White (93.12%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.1%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05457 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 05457 in Franklin, VT is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,787 residents, a median household income of $101,964, and a median home value of $245,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.