05737 ZIP Code — Chittenden, VT

Rutland County, Vermont

ZIP code 05737 is located in Chittenden, Vermont, within Rutland County. It covers approximately 48.33 square miles and serves a population of 566 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05737

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($87,039) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05737 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

566

population

48.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05737 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05737

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05737. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chittenden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05763 Pittsford (4.3 mi) 05762 Pittsfield (4.9 mi) 05701 Rutland (4.9 mi) 05765 Proctor (6.8 mi) 05744 Florence (7.7 mi) 05751 Killington (8 mi) 05772 Stockbridge (10.2 mi) 05777 West Rutland (11.4 mi) 05767 Rochester (11.5 mi) 05738 Cuttingsville (11.8 mi) 05759 North Clarendon (12.1 mi) 05733 Brandon (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	566
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	48.33 sq mi
Water area	1.21 sq mi
Latitude	43.7103
Longitude	-72.9253
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	802

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	10.4%	3.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

566

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$87,039

Median household income

$51,071

Per capita income

$233,500

Median home value

$913

Median monthly rent

88.5%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

275

Housing units

37.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	113	20.0%
18 and over	453	80.0%
65 and over	121	21.4%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	530	89.5%
Two or more races	30	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	26	4.4%
Other race	6	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	10.4%	3.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k+ 16.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	15.0%
$200k+	16.7%
Median income	$87,039

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 35.3%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 10.9%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,500
Median rent / month	$913
Owner occupied	88.5%
Renter occupied	11.5%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	18.6%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	48.9%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.3%
Propane / LP gas	31.7%
Fuel oil	37.0%
Wood	27.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	22	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	43	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	48	21.1%
Households with children under 18	52	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	74	32.6%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	27.7%
Married	49.6%	49.5%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	5.0%
Divorced	15.1%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.9%

Graduate / professional 17.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	37.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.8%
Kindergarten	13	12.5%
Elementary school	29	27.9%
High school	24	23.1%
College / grad school	33	31.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.6%

Construction 12.4%

Professional & management 12.1%

Retail trade 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Information 2.6%

Other services 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 15.9%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	28.3%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	15.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	7.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	74.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	523	92.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	563	99.5%
Born in same state	554	97.9%
Born in different state	296	52.3%
Foreign born	9	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	152	26.9%
French	120	21.2%
German	55	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	1.2%
Norwegian	6	1.1%
English	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	98.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05737

What city is ZIP code 05737 in?

ZIP code 05737 is primarily assigned to Chittenden, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05737 in?

ZIP code 05737 falls within Rutland County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05737 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 05737 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05737 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 05737 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 05737?

ZIP code 05737 has an estimated population of 566 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05737?

The median household income in ZIP code 05737 is $87,039, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05737 in?

ZIP code 05737 observes the EST timezone.