| ZIP Code | 05477 |
|---|---|
| City | Richmond |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Chittenden County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 312 ft |
| Latitude | 44.381972 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.979626 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 3.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| College Grads | 72.3% ▲ 87% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 73% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 344 (10.9%) |
| Some College | 162 (5.1%) |
| Associates | 360 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 298 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,978 (62.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,214 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $403,800 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,188/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,111 |
| Vacant Units | 193 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,111 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 193 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 05477 is located in Richmond, Vermont, within Chittenden County. With a population of 4,374, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 05477 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,214 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05477 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $403,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,188 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 05477 is primarily White (92.07%). Residents are highly educated — 72.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.9%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05477 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 05477 in Richmond, VT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,374 residents, a median household income of $118,214, and a median home value of $403,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.