City

South Burlington, VT

2 ZIP codes  ·  Chittenden County  ·  Vermont

👥20,385Population
💰$97,041Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$399,100Median Home Value▲ 43% above avg
🎓71.6%College Grads▲ 85% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.8%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 1.5%Asian: 8.7%Other: 4.6%Race
White80.8%
Hispanic3.5%
Black1.5%
Asian8.7%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
31%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads71.6% ▲ 85% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma48 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,908 (13.8%)
Some College739 (5.4%)
Associates1,228 (8.9%)
Bachelors1,066 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree8,820 (63.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 13.8%Some College: 5.4%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 63.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad13.8%
Some College5.4%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate63.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60%Renter: 40%Tenure
Owner60.0%
Renter40.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,041 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$399,100 ▲ 43% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,755/mo
Total Housing Units9,565
Vacant Units280

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About South Burlington, VT

South Burlington is a city in Vermont, located in Chittenden County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,385 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, South Burlington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,041 is above the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in South Burlington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $399,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,755 per month.

The population of South Burlington is highly educated. 71.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.77%).

South Burlington, 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 South Burlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05403 20,385 $97,041 $399,100 $1,755 4.8% 71.6% 60.0%