City

Fairfax, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Vermont

👥5,195Population
💰$118,438Median HH Income▲ 55% above avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$361,000Median Home Value▲ 29% above avg
🎓59.9%College Grads▲ 55% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 1.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.6%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian0.8%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
3%
25–44
32%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads59.9% ▲ 55% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
HS Graduate892 (24.7%)
Some College159 (4.4%)
Associates397 (11%)
Bachelors412 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,752 (48.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 48.5%Edu
HS Grad24.7%
Some College4.4%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate48.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
61%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$118,438 ▲ 55% above avg
Median Home Value$361,000 ▲ 29% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,054/mo
Total Housing Units2,085
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
47%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
62%
About Fairfax, VT

Fairfax is a city in Vermont, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,195 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Fairfax is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $118,438 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfax is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $361,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,054 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfax is well-educated. 59.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.88%).

Fairfax, VT offers residents above-average earning potential within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Fairfax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05454 5,195 $118,438 $361,000 $1,054 2.0% 59.9% 81.2%