Burlington, VT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 05401 serves a portion of Burlington, Vermont, within Chittenden County. This community is home to approximately 18,870 residents, with a median age of 46.7 years. The median household income of $37,564 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $232,896 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 61% owner-occupied and 39% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Burlington is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 35% and an unemployment rate of 2.1%, 05401 reflects the economic character of Chittenden County in Vermont.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 18,870 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 16,710 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $37,564 | ↓ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $232,896 | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ↓ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 25.4% | ↑ 123% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 35% | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 46.7 yrs | ↑ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 61% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 39% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 9,623 | — |