City

Essex Junction, VT

2 ZIP codes  ·  Chittenden County  ·  Vermont

👥22,494Population
💰$97,697Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$404,200Median Home Value▲ 45% above avg
🎓63.4%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 3.7%Asian: 5.3%Other: 4.7%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic2.3%
Black3.7%
Asian5.3%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads63.4% ▲ 64% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma265 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,624 (17.1%)
Some College1,064 (6.9%)
Associates1,655 (10.8%)
Bachelors1,488 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree8,231 (53.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 17.1%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 53.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad17.1%
Some College6.9%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate53.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.9%Renter: 31.1%Tenure
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
57%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,697 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$404,200 ▲ 45% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,463/mo
Total Housing Units9,808
Vacant Units159

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Essex Junction, VT

Essex Junction is a city in Vermont, located in Chittenden County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 22,494 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Essex Junction is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,697 is above the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Essex Junction is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $404,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,463 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Essex Junction is highly educated. 63.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.9%).

Essex Junction, VT offers residents above-average earning potential within Vermont. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Essex Junction
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05452 22,494 $97,697 $404,200 $1,463 2.1% 63.4% 68.9%

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