| ZIP Code | 05482 |
|---|---|
| City | Shelburne |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Chittenden County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 97 ft |
| Latitude | 44.392674 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.243434 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.2 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 74.0% ▲ 91% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 512 (9.3%) |
| Some College | 417 (7.5%) |
| Associates | 506 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 354 (6.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,737 (67.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,019 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $515,800 ▲ 85% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,244/mo ↓ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,596 |
| Vacant Units | 255 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,596 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 255 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 05482 is located in Shelburne, Vermont, within Chittenden County. With a population of 7,844, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.2 years. Economically, 05482 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,019 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05482 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $515,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,244 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 05482 is primarily White (87.62%). Residents are highly educated — 74.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05482 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 27% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 05482 in Shelburne, VT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,844 residents, a median household income of $115,019, and a median home value of $515,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.