City

Brandon, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Rutland County  ·  Vermont

👥5,970Population
💰$65,673Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$240,400Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.2%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.6%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,436 (33.9%)
Some College383 (9%)
Associates598 (14.1%)
Bachelors430 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree1,382 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 9%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College9.0%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,673 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$240,400 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,020/mo
Total Housing Units3,289
Vacant Units833

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Brandon, VT

Brandon is a city in Vermont, located in Rutland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,970 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Brandon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,673 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brandon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $240,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,020 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brandon is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.16%).

Brandon, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Brandon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05733 5,970 $65,673 $240,400 $1,020 1.2% 42.8% 83.5%