City

Burlington, VT

5 ZIP codes  ·  Chittenden County  ·  Vermont

👥44,715Population
💰$69,817Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂29.5Median Age
🏠$440,430Median Home Value▲ 58% above avg
🎓70.2%College Grads▲ 81% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 3.6%Asian: 3.7%Other: 4.6%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic3.3%
Black3.6%
Asian3.7%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
35%
25–44
26%
45–64
16%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads70.2% ▲ 81% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma151 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,678 (16.6%)
Some College956 (4.3%)
Associates2,350 (10.6%)
Bachelors1,450 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree13,524 (61.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 16.6%Some College: 4.3%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 61.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad16.6%
Some College4.3%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate61.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.6%Renter: 56.4%Tenure
Owner43.6%
Renter56.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,817 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$440,429 ▲ 58% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,604/mo
Total Housing Units18,361
Vacant Units648

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
19%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About Burlington, VT

Burlington is a city in Vermont, located in Chittenden County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 44,715 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.45 years.

Economically, Burlington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,817 is near the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Burlington is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $440,429, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,604 per month.

The population of Burlington is highly educated. 70.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.56%).

Burlington, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Burlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05401 31,676 $60,532 $463,300 $1,614 5.0% 69.5% 28.8%
05408 10,199 $98,656 $369,400 $1,573 2.9% 64.1% 73.8%