05452 ZIP Code — Essex Junction, VT
Chittenden County, Vermont
ZIP code 05452 is located in Essex Junction, Vermont, within Chittenden County. It covers approximately 40.35 square miles and serves a population of 22,338 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.
About ZIP code 05452
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 $364,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $97,383.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
22,338
population
40.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05452 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05452
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05452. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Essex Junction | Acceptable |
| Essex Junction | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
05439 Colchester (5.2 mi)
05495 Williston (6.2 mi)
05494 Westford (6.5 mi)
05465 Jericho (7.3 mi)
05405 Burlington (7.4 mi)
05489 Underhill (8.4 mi)
05446 Colchester (9.2 mi)
05408 Burlington (9.4 mi)
05401 Burlington (9.8 mi)
05477 Richmond (9.9 mi)
05468 Milton (11.6 mi)
05482 Shelburne (11.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,338 |
| Population density | 554 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 50 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 40.35 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.5108 |
| Longitude | -73.0528 |
| 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% | 32.9% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 30.1% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.8% | 27.3% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
22,338
Population
554
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$97,383
Median household income
$48,364
Per capita income
$364,500
Median home value
$1,453
Median monthly rent
67.8%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
6,664
Housing units
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
487
Under 5
527
634
5–9
686
779
10–14
843
550
15–19
594
676
20–24
730
1,265
25–34
1,368
1,499
35–44
1,620
1,566
45–54
1,694
615
55–59
664
664
60–64
717
1,079
65–74
1,167
775
75–84
837
145
85+
157
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,735 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 17,603 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,160 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.2%
Asian
6.1%
Two or more races
5.4%
Black or African American
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,932 | 83.2% |
| Asian | 1,384 | 6.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,237 | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 646 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 409 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 129 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.5% | 32.9% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 30.1% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.8% | 27.3% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
3.3%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
12.7%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k+
12.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.7% |
| $200k+ | 12.5% |
| Median income | $97,383 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k–$300k
21.1%
$300k–$500k
59.3%
$500k–$1M
12.7%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $364,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,453 |
| Owner occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter occupied | 32.2% |
| Vacant | 1.8% |
| Single-family detached | 54.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% |
| 3 or more | 15.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.9% |
| Electricity | 12.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.4% |
| Fuel oil | 11.8% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,961 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 647 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,613 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,354 | 24.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,730 | 28.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,079 | 32.2% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.7% | 23.9% |
| Married | 58.5% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
14.0%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
33.3%
Graduate / professional
21.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 54.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 369 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 223 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,315 | 43.9% |
| High school | 1,066 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,304 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.4%
Manufacturing
13.6%
Professional & management
12.6%
Retail trade
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
5.4%
Public administration
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Construction
3.5%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.3% |
| Service | 10.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.8% |
| Production & transportation | 10.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.6% |
| Government | 17.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.6% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 13.7% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
13.4%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
8.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 26.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.4% |
| High blood pressure | 23.9% |
| High cholesterol | 26.9% |
| Diabetes | 6.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 12.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 24.3% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.2% |
| No health insurance | 7.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.1% |
| Visited dentist | 75.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,050 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 20.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.3% |
| Public insurance | 34.1% |
| No insurance | 3.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,324 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 927 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 50 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 621 | 2.9% |
| Other languages | 203 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,724 | 88.3% |
| Born in same state | 19,511 | 87.3% |
| Born in different state | 10,318 | 46.2% |
| Foreign born | 213 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,614 | 11.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,752 | 67.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,119 | 18.4% |
| Italian | 3,403 | 15.2% |
| German | 1,803 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 915 | 4.1% |
| English | 310 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 229 | 1% |
| Dutch | 154 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 98 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 65 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.9% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05452
What city is ZIP code 05452 in?
ZIP code 05452 is primarily assigned to Essex Junction, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05452 in?
ZIP code 05452 falls within Chittenden County, Vermont.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 05452?
55% 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 05452?
The median home value in ZIP code 05452 is $364,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 05452?
ZIP code 05452 has an estimated population of 22,338 residents, with a density of 554 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 05452?
The median household income in ZIP code 05452 is $97,383, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 05452 in?
ZIP code 05452 observes the EST timezone.