05446 ZIP Code
Colchester, Vermont
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 05446 |
| City/Town: | Colchester |
| County: | Chittenden |
| State: | Vermont |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,292 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,550 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,976 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,771 |
| Median Home Value: | $333,800 |
| Land Area: | 36.6 sq miles
94.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 22.7 sq miles
58.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.5541, -73.2255 |
Population Information (05446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,292 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,756 | 53.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,536 | 46.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 836 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,065 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 892 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 988 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 981 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,507 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,270 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,312 | 14.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,092 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 893 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,503 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 791 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 162 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (05446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $333,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,283 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,771 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,006 | 90.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 765 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,951 | 70.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,055 | 29.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (05446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,530 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 186 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 371 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,845 | 24.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,859 | 16.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,018 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,361 | 29.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,890 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (05446 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,550 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $107,515 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,842 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,976 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (05446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,987 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,335 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 626 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,379 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,377 | 79.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,437 | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 515 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (05446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,461 | 88.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 394 | 2.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 399 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 154 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 877 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 434 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 484 | 3.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 71 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 96 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 308 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (05446 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 253 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 220 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 215 | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 458 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 759 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,024 | 14.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,047 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,733 | 24.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 649 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 648 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (05446 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,410 | 68.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 752 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 152 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 189 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,560 | 16.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (05446 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 113 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 596 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,212 | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 198 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 858 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 428 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 193 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 474 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,170 | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,163 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 725 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 502 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 703 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (05446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 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 (05446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,754 | 96.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,230 | 75.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,503 | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 435 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (05446 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,029 | 86.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,679 | 24.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,346 | 19.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 386 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 183 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 602 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (05446 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,210 | 54.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 718 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 306 | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 880 | 11.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 290 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 292 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 424 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 651 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (05446 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 630 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,249 | 16.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,263 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,127 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,310 | 16.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 800 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 327 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 89 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 960 | 12.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (05446 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 67 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 763 | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,344 | 43.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,754 | 35.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 693 | 8.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 150 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (05446 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,191 | 59.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,051 | 15.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 418 | 6.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,047 | 14.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 267 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 32 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (05446 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 344 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,720 | 38.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,823 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,119 | 16.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (05446 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 468 | 9.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 164 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 92 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 243 | 4.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,064 | 21.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,150 | 43.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 678 | 13.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 92 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (05446 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,955 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $797 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,283 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (05446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,006 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,105 | 44.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,181 | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,662 | 23.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,603 | 22.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,750 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,816 | 25.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (05446 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,230 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,755 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,222 | 44.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 166 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 870 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,830 | 25.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (05446 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,315 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 189 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 312 | 9.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,363 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 506 | 15.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 945 | 28.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (05446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,996 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 687 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,189 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,995 | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 243 | 12.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,031 | 51.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 721 | 36.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (05446 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,009 | 86.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,051 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,006 | 49.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,045 | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 598 | 29.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (05446 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,019 | 92.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 56 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,273 | 2273.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,273 | 2273.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,273 | 2273.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 392 | 700.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 138 | 246.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 77 | 137.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 225 | 401.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (05446 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,456 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,079 | 91.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,377 | 8.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 201 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 967 | 6.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 130 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 79 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (05446 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,006 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,750 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Colchester, VT05446