05461 ZIP Code — Hinesburg, VT

Chittenden County, Vermont

ZIP code 05461 is located in Hinesburg, Vermont, within Chittenden County. It covers approximately 41.92 square miles and serves a population of 4,866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05461

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $402,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $115,808. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 45% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05461 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,866

population

41.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hinesburg	Acceptable
Hinesburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05462 Huntington (6.6 mi) 05487 Starksboro (7 mi) 05445 Charlotte (7.2 mi) 05473 North Ferrisburgh (7.4 mi) 05495 Williston (7.5 mi) 05477 Richmond (8.6 mi) 05482 Shelburne (8.8 mi) 05456 Ferrisburgh (11.2 mi) 05443 Bristol (11.4 mi) 05405 Burlington (12.3 mi) 05472 New Haven (12.6 mi) 05465 Jericho (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,866
Population density	116 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	41.92 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	44.3156
Longitude	-73.0909
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	28.3%	32.9%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	27.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	21.2%	9.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,866

Population

116

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$115,808

Median household income

$58,950

Per capita income

$402,400

Median home value

$1,359

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

1,856

Housing units

59.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

105

136

5–9

131

130

10–14

125

120

15–19

114

20–24

239

25–34

228

390

35–44

373

287

45–54

275

151

55–59

145

270

60–64

258

505

65–74

483

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	933	19.2%
18 and over	3,933	80.8%
65 and over	1,170	24.0%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,644	94.1%
Two or more races	194	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	69	1.4%
Other race	28	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	32.9%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	27.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	21.2%	9.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 24.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	24.7%
Median income	$115,808

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 56.5%

$500k–$1M 26.2%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$402,400
Median rent / month	$1,359
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	2.2%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	24.0%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	29.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.7%
Electricity	8.8%
Propane / LP gas	19.5%
Fuel oil	43.0%
Wood	19.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,200	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	170	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	345	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	433	20.2%
Households with children under 18	607	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	871	40.5%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.6%	22.3%
Married	61.4%	61.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	10.1%	4.0%
Divorced	10.9%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 16.0%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 32.4%

Graduate / professional 27.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	59.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	98	11.4%
Kindergarten	35	4.1%
Elementary school	404	46.9%
High school	234	27.1%
College / grad school	91	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Professional & management 15.6%

Other services 11.9%

Construction 9.3%

Retail trade 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Public administration 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.8%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	7.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	17.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.5%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 12.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.0%
High blood pressure	24.7%
High cholesterol	27.6%
Diabetes	6.3%
Heart disease	4.7%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	20.4%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.1%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	13.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	8.3%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	7.8%
No health insurance	7.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.8%
Visited dentist	74.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	187	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	7.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.4%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,651	95.6%
Spanish	21	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,666	95.9%
Born in same state	4,629	95.1%
Born in different state	2,211	45.4%
Foreign born	37	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	200	4.1%
Not a US citizen	181	90.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	942	19.4%
Italian	783	16.1%
German	258	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	232	4.8%
English	50	1%
Irish	37	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05461

What city is ZIP code 05461 in?

ZIP code 05461 is primarily assigned to Hinesburg, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05461 in?

ZIP code 05461 falls within Chittenden County, Vermont.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05461?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 05461 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 05461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 05461 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 05461 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05461?

The median home value in ZIP code 05461 is $402,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 05461 in?

ZIP code 05461 observes the EST timezone.