| ZIP Code | 05489 |
|---|---|
| City | Underhill |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Chittenden County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft |
| Latitude | 44.567695 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.902763 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 680 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 143 (6%) |
| Associates | 266 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 228 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,048 (44.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,015 ▲ 15% above avg ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $406,800 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $954/mo ↓ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,381 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,381 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 05489 is located in Underhill, Vermont, within Chittenden County. With a population of 3,429, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.5 years. Economically, 05489 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,015 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05489 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $406,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $954 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 05489 is primarily White (95.98%). Residents are well-educated — 53.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has declined by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05489 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 05489 in Underhill, VT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,429 residents, a median household income of $88,015, and a median home value of $406,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.