05439 ZIP Code — Colchester, VT
Chittenden County, Vermont
ZIP code 05439 is located in Colchester, Vermont, within Chittenden County. It covers approximately 0.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,340 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.
About ZIP code 05439
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
1,340
population
0.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05439 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05439
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05439. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Colchester | Acceptable |
| Colchester | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
05446 Colchester (4 mi)
05405 Burlington (5.1 mi)
05408 Burlington (5.2 mi)
05452 Essex Junction (5.2 mi)
05401 Burlington (6.4 mi)
05494 Westford (7.3 mi)
05468 Milton (8.3 mi)
05495 Williston (8.8 mi)
05486 South Hero (9.7 mi)
05482 Shelburne (11 mi)
05465 Jericho (12.5 mi)
05489 Underhill (12.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,340 |
| Population density | 8,933 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 50 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.5437 |
| Longitude | -73.1485 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 802 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,340
Population
8,933
People per sq mi
19.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,996
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
420
15–19
481
205
20–24
234
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 18 and over | 1,331 | 99.3% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.2%
Black or African American
3.8%
Two or more races
1.5%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Other race
0.9%
Asian
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,246 | 92.2% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.7% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,340 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
48.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
26.0%
Retail trade
16.2%
Other services
5.2%
Public administration
1.8%
Manufacturing
1.3%
Professional & management
0.7%
Information
0.3%
Finance & real estate
0.3%
Transportation & utilities
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 19.3% |
| Service | 47.4% |
| Sales & office | 26.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 6.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.5% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 37.2% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 4.4% |
| Walk | 45.3% |
| Work from home | 3.9% |
| Other means | 3.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.5 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 12.5% |
| High blood pressure | 6.0% |
| High cholesterol | 7.1% |
| Diabetes | 0.8% |
| Heart disease | 0.7% |
| Stroke | 0.3% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 3.1% |
| Kidney disease | 0.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.5% |
| Cancer | 0.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 7.0% |
| Binge drinking | 25.6% |
| No physical activity | 9.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 21.5% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 4.2% |
| Poor mental health | 19.9% |
| Poor physical health | 3.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 59.9% |
| Visited dentist | 74.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 68.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.1% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 91.5% |
| Public insurance | 7.4% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,340 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 28 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 18 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,280 | 95.5% |
| Born in same state | 1,272 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 138 | 10.3% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 60 | 4.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 33 | 55.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 364 | 27.2% |
| French | 180 | 13.4% |
| German | 45 | 3.4% |
| English | 17 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 17 | 1.3% |
| Arab | 7 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 6 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05439
What city is ZIP code 05439 in?
ZIP code 05439 is primarily assigned to Colchester, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05439 in?
ZIP code 05439 falls within Chittenden County, Vermont.
What is the population of ZIP code 05439?
ZIP code 05439 has an estimated population of 1,340 residents, with a density of 9,241 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 05439 in?
ZIP code 05439 observes the EST timezone.