05446 ZIP Code — Colchester, VT
Chittenden County, Vermont
ZIP code 05446 is located in Colchester, Vermont, within Chittenden County. It covers approximately 36.58 square miles and serves a population of 16,292 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.
About ZIP code 05446
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $333,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $90,550.
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 high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
16,292
population
36.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05446 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05446
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05446. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Colchester | Acceptable |
| Colchester | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
05408 Burlington (2.8 mi)
05439 Colchester (4 mi)
05401 Burlington (4.7 mi)
05405 Burlington (5.3 mi)
05486 South Hero (6.5 mi)
05468 Milton (8.8 mi)
05452 Essex Junction (9.2 mi)
05494 Westford (10.6 mi)
05482 Shelburne (10.8 mi)
05495 Williston (11.2 mi)
12911 Keeseville (11.7 mi)
05458 Grand Isle (12.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,292 |
| Population density | 445 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 50 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 36.58 sq mi |
| Water area | 22.74 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.5509 |
| Longitude | -73.2299 |
| 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 | 30.5% | 32.9% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 30.1% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 27.3% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
16,292
Population
445
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$90,550
Median household income
$46,069
Per capita income
$333,800
Median home value
$1,283
Median monthly rent
70.7%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
5,716
Housing units
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
449
Under 5
387
572
5–9
493
479
10–14
413
531
15–19
457
527
20–24
454
1,347
25–34
1,160
1,220
35–44
1,050
1,243
45–54
1,069
587
55–59
505
480
60–64
413
808
65–74
695
425
75–84
366
87
85+
75
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,270 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 13,022 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,456 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.5%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Asian
2.4%
Black or African American
2.4%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,461 | 86.5% |
| Two or more races | 877 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 434 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 399 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 394 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 154 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.5% | 32.9% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 30.1% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 27.3% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
3.1%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
24.7%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
9.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 9.2% |
| Median income | $90,550 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.5%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k–$300k
21.5%
$300k–$500k
43.4%
$500k–$1M
13.7%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $333,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,283 |
| Owner occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter occupied | 29.3% |
| Vacant | 9.8% |
| Single-family detached | 54.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.5% |
| Mobile homes | 8.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 43.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 16.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.8% |
| Electricity | 6.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.0% |
| Fuel oil | 14.9% |
| Wood | 3.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,105 | 44.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 636 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,662 | 23.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,603 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,750 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,816 | 25.9% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.1% | 29.2% |
| Married | 44.6% | 51.5% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
24.7%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
29.2%
Graduate / professional
16.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 189 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 312 | 9.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,363 | 41.1% |
| High school | 506 | 15.3% |
| College / grad school | 945 | 28.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Manufacturing
13.0%
Professional & management
12.5%
Retail trade
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Public administration
7.5%
Construction
6.4%
Other services
5.4%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.3% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.0% |
| Government | 15.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.7% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 17.2% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
7.2%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
11.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.5% |
| High blood pressure | 24.6% |
| High cholesterol | 26.9% |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 14.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.4% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.6% |
| Visited dentist | 72.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 687 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 7.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.5% |
| Public insurance | 34.0% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,456 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 313 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 32 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 281 | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,019 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 14,963 | 91.8% |
| Born in different state | 9,371 | 57.5% |
| Foreign born | 56 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,273 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 748 | 58.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,682 | 16.5% |
| German | 2,064 | 12.7% |
| French | 2,010 | 12.3% |
| Arab | 1,271 | 7.8% |
| English | 83 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 56 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 36 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 30 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05446
What city is ZIP code 05446 in?
ZIP code 05446 is primarily assigned to Colchester, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05446 in?
ZIP code 05446 falls within Chittenden County, Vermont.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 05446?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05446?
The median home value in ZIP code 05446 is $333,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 05446?
ZIP code 05446 has an estimated population of 16,292 residents, with a density of 445 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 05446?
The median household income in ZIP code 05446 is $90,550, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 05446 in?
ZIP code 05446 observes the EST timezone.