City

Colchester, VT

3 ZIP codes  ·  Chittenden County  ·  Vermont

👥17,605Population
💰$97,442Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$357,100Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓50.2%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 2.4%Asian: 2.1%Other: 4.4%Race
White86.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Black2.4%
Asian2.1%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
14%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size-4.88
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads50.2% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma143 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,668 (24.5%)
Some College1,115 (10.2%)
Associates1,501 (13.8%)
Bachelors1,055 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree4,423 (40.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 24.5%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 40.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad24.5%
Some College10.2%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate40.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,442 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$357,100 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,323/mo
Total Housing Units7,679
Vacant Units842

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Colchester, VT

Colchester is a city in Vermont, located in Chittenden County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 17,605 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.65 years.

Economically, Colchester is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,442 is above the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Colchester is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $357,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,323 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colchester is well-educated. 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.57%).

Colchester, VT offers residents above-average earning potential within Vermont. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Colchester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05446 16,361 $97,442 $357,100 $1,323 6.3% 50.2% 72.2%