05401 ZIP Code
Burlington, Vermont
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 05401 |
| City/Town: | Burlington |
| County: | Chittenden |
| State: | Vermont |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,019 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,052 |
| Per Capita Income: | $23,025 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,825 |
| Median Home Value: | $434,500 |
| Land Area: | 6.1 sq miles
15.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.4752, -73.2179 |
Population Information (05401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,019 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,207 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,812 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 25.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,081 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 801 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 729 | 2.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,585 | 11.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,303 | 29.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,238 | 19.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,936 | 9.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,114 | 6.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,197 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,206 | 3.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,905 | 5.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 613 | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 311 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (05401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $434,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,553 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,825 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,234 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 591 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,876 | 29.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,358 | 70.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (05401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,520 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 271 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 571 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,231 | 13.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,074 | 12.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 892 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,980 | 36.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,501 | 27.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 63.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (05401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,052 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,065 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $116,579 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $23,025 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (05401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,755 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,789 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 907 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,510 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,912 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,057 | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 820 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (05401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,772 | 86.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,099 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,126 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 160 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,856 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 839 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,180 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 293 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 133 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 92 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 662 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (05401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,083 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 829 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,361 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,071 | 8.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,536 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,058 | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,344 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,787 | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 937 | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,228 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (05401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,356 | 44.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,355 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 753 | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 3,875 | 20.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,418 | 7.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,493 | 13.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (05401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 237 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 245 | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,451 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 52 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,887 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 318 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 413 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 742 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,257 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,626 | 35.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,094 | 16.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 737 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 730 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (05401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (05401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,560 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,822 | 77.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,785 | 24.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,251 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (05401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,362 | 85.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,272 | 17.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,572 | 11.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 513 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 511 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,277 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (05401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,322 | 24.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 782 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,632 | 11.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,515 | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,326 | 16.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,251 | 9.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,918 | 13.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 79 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (05401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 903 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 243 | 1.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 798 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,403 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,365 | 9.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 787 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,090 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 541 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,680 | 48.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (05401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 946 | 6.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,299 | 23.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,688 | 33.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,195 | 23.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,454 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 243 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (05401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,254 | 69.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 503 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,821 | 21.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 406 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 71 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 95 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (05401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,955 | 14.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,600 | 42.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,917 | 29.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,762 | 13.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (05401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 62 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 17 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 87 | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 163 | 4.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 652 | 16.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,393 | 35.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,342 | 34.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 160 | 4.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (05401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,376 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,113 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,553 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (05401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,234 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,768 | 20.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,046 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,271 | 32.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,527 | 34.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,903 | 14.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,278 | 17.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.74 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (05401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,035 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,905 | 70.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,928 | 20.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 93 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,035 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,804 | 77.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (05401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,294 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 441 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 108 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,269 | 9.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 597 | 4.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 10,879 | 81.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (05401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,741 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 624 | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,811 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,789 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 241 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,647 | 69.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 901 | 23.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (05401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,044 | 59.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 12,621 | 39.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,481 | 51.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,766 | 45.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 4,529 | 35.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 374 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (05401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,671 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 316 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,348 | 743.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,348 | 743.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,348 | 743.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 407 | 128.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 226 | 71.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 341 | 107.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 273 | 86.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (05401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,938 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,097 | 90.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,841 | 9.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 445 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,450 | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 583 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 363 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (05401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,234 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,738 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Burlington, VT05401