City

Swanton, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Vermont

👥7,896Population
💰$73,140Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$267,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.6%Other: 5.9%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.3%
Asian1.6%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,323 (42.9%)
Some College893 (16.5%)
Associates533 (9.9%)
Bachelors423 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree1,229 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College16.5%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,140 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$267,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,186/mo
Total Housing Units3,883
Vacant Units959

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Swanton, VT

Swanton is a city in Vermont, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,896 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Swanton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,140 is near the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Swanton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,186 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swanton is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.72%).

Swanton, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Swanton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05488 7,896 $73,140 $267,200 $1,186 3.0% 30.5% 78.0%