05457 ZIP Code — Franklin, VT

Franklin County, Vermont

ZIP code 05457 is located in Franklin, Vermont, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 37.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,622 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05457

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 $242,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $99,063. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 05457 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,622

population

37.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05457 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05457

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05457. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Franklin	Acceptable
Franklin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05459 Highgate Center (4.8 mi) 05483 Sheldon (5.8 mi) 05450 Enosburg Falls (7.1 mi) 05455 Fairfield (10.7 mi) 05455 Fairfield (10.7 mi) 05488 Swanton (11.5 mi) 05476 Richford (12.8 mi) 05479 Saint Albans (13.2 mi) 05448 East Fairfield (13.7 mi) 05478 Saint Albans (14.3 mi) 05441 Bakersfield (14.5 mi) 05471 Montgomery Center (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,622
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	37.92 sq mi
Water area	2.27 sq mi
Latitude	44.9586
Longitude	-72.9124
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	24.5%	38.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	33.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	35.6%	23.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,622

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$99,063

Median household income

$38,366

Per capita income

$242,600

Median home value

$859

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

760

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

122

25–34

127

35–44

102

121

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	404	24.9%
18 and over	1,218	75.1%
65 and over	224	13.8%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 2.5%

Asian 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,565	96%
Two or more races	40	2.5%
Asian	17	1%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.5%	38.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	33.9%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	35.6%	23.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 35.9%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	35.9%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$99,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 26.3%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$242,600
Median rent / month	$859
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	30.4%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	4.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.0%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	22.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	50.8%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.4%
Electricity	1.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.2%
Fuel oil	54.3%
Wood	26.6%
Solar	1.8%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	347	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	106	17.4%
Male householder, no spouse	69	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	86	14.1%
Households with children under 18	166	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	161	26.5%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	23.9%
Married	52.5%	64.9%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	8.0%
Divorced	4.9%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 49.2%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	7.6%
Kindergarten	15	4.2%
Elementary school	194	54.3%
High school	79	22.1%
College / grad school	42	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Retail trade 11.0%

Public administration 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Professional & management 5.7%

Construction 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Other services 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 40.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.1%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	28.7%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	108	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,538	94.8%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,547	95.4%
Born in same state	1,543	95.1%
Born in different state	1,320	81.4%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	75	4.6%
Not a US citizen	46	61.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	227	14%
German	220	13.6%
Arab	209	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	134	8.3%
Dutch	24	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05457

What city is ZIP code 05457 in?

ZIP code 05457 is primarily assigned to Franklin, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05457 in?

ZIP code 05457 falls within Franklin County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05457 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 05457 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05457?

ZIP code 05457 has an estimated population of 1,622 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05457?

The median household income in ZIP code 05457 is $99,063, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05457?

The median home value in ZIP code 05457 is $242,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 05457 in?

ZIP code 05457 observes the EST timezone.