05478 ZIP Code
Saint Albans, Vermont
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 05478 |
| City/Town: | Saint Albans |
| County: | Franklin |
| State: | Vermont |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,034 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,705 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,569 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,295 |
| Median Home Value: | $276,500 |
| Land Area: | 59.3 sq miles
153.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 19.1 sq miles
49.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.7916, -73.1178 |
Population Information (05478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,034 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,744 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,290 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 881 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 821 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 757 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 876 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,356 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,460 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,572 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,970 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,226 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,160 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,570 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 752 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 633 | 3.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (05478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $276,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,205 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,295 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,444 | 88.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 851 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,399 | 68.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,045 | 31.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (05478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,343 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 269 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 560 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,769 | 33.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,344 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,244 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,179 | 19.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 978 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (05478 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,705 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,127 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,273 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,569 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (05478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,379 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,109 | 98.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 123 | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,001 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,222 | 76.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,380 | 17.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 490 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (05478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,810 | 92.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 47 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 224 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 44 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 128 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 781 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 377 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 403 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 134 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 269 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (05478 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 429 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 359 | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 349 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 471 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 709 | 11.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,198 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 868 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,141 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 502 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 418 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (05478 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,998 | 74.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,065 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 211 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 110 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 592 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (05478 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 124 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 515 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,308 | 16.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 306 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,293 | 15.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 205 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 83 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 315 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 517 | 6.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,965 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 584 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 265 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 629 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (05478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.6% | 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 (05478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,963 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,186 | 63.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,066 | 44.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 720 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (05478 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,441 | 68.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,388 | 37.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,405 | 21.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 257 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 292 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 913 | 14.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (05478 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,620 | 63.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 342 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 658 | 9.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 594 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 235 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 127 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 560 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 159 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (05478 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,097 | 15.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 671 | 9.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 650 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 942 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 593 | 8.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 567 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 388 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 404 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,983 | 27.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (05478 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 260 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 822 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,023 | 27.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,258 | 44.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 871 | 11.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 61 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (05478 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,051 | 47.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 704 | 10.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 573 | 8.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,439 | 22.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 561 | 8.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 57 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (05478 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 583 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,182 | 33.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,448 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,231 | 19.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (05478 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 169 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 83 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 165 | 3.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 653 | 14.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,508 | 34.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,351 | 30.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 455 | 10.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 15 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (05478 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,875 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $723 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,205 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (05478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,444 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,020 | 46.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 791 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,066 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,878 | 29.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,493 | 23.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,049 | 31.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (05478 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,457 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,469 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,065 | 47.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 125 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 688 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,028 | 31.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (05478 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,252 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 278 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 218 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,208 | 37.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 861 | 26.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 687 | 21.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (05478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,845 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 818 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,683 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,475 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 196 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,407 | 56.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 872 | 35.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (05478 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,766 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,073 | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,355 | 65.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 704 | 34.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 256 | 12.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 14 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (05478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,557 | 97.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 143 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 477 | 333.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 477 | 333.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 477 | 333.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 49 | 34.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 131 | 91.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 260 | 181.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (05478 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,153 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,403 | 95.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 750 | 4.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 195 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 513 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 19 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 23 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (05478 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,444 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,813 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Saint Albans, VT05478