05448 ZIP Code — East Fairfield, VT

Franklin County, Vermont

ZIP code 05448 is located in East Fairfield, Vermont, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 37.50 square miles and serves a population of 845 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05448

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,609. 43% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05448 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

845

population

37.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05448 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05448

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05448. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Fairfield	Acceptable
East Fairfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05455 Fairfield (5.4 mi) 05455 Fairfield (5.4 mi) 05492 Waterville (6.4 mi) 05441 Bakersfield (6.6 mi) 05454 Fairfax (7.3 mi) 05444 Cambridge (7.9 mi) 05464 Jeffersonville (9 mi) 05483 Sheldon (9.6 mi) 05450 Enosburg Falls (10.4 mi) 05479 Saint Albans (10.5 mi) 05652 Eden (12.3 mi) 05478 Saint Albans (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	845
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	37.50 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	44.7614
Longitude	-72.8820
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	41.8%	38.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	33.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	23.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

845

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$69,609

Median household income

$40,003

Per capita income

$225,800

Median home value

$1,054

Median monthly rent

93.1%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

388

Housing units

38.7%

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	145	17.2%
18 and over	700	82.8%
65 and over	186	22.0%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Asian 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	784	90.1%
Two or more races	46	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	25	2.9%
Asian	15	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	38.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	33.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	23.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	25.1%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$69,609

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 27.8%

$200k–$300k 36.4%

$300k–$500k 21.0%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,800
Median rent / month	$1,054
Owner occupied	93.1%
Renter occupied	6.9%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	26.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	26.7%
Fuel oil	45.2%
Wood	20.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	16	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	66	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	84	23.1%
Households with children under 18	77	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	36.6%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	24.3%
Married	57.3%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	2.0%	11.8%
Divorced	17.3%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 18.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	38.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	5.6%
Kindergarten	12	6.7%
Elementary school	62	34.6%
High school	71	39.7%
College / grad school	24	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Professional & management 15.9%

Retail trade 14.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Construction 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Other services 3.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.0%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	26.4%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.6%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	817	96.7%
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)	822	97.3%
Born in same state	814	96.3%
Born in different state	594	70.3%
Foreign born	8	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	23	2.7%
Not a US citizen	19	82.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	179	21.2%
Italian	130	15.4%
French	105	12.4%
Arab	52	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.8%
Irish	4	0.5%
Dutch	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05448

What city is ZIP code 05448 in?

ZIP code 05448 is primarily assigned to East Fairfield, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05448 in?

ZIP code 05448 falls within Franklin County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05448 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 05448 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05448 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 05448 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05448?

ZIP code 05448 has an estimated population of 845 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05448?

The median home value in ZIP code 05448 is $225,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 05448 in?

ZIP code 05448 observes the EST timezone.