05468 ZIP Code — Milton, VT

Chittenden County, Vermont

ZIP code 05468 is located in Milton, Vermont, within Chittenden County. It covers approximately 62.47 square miles and serves a population of 13,254 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05468

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 $316,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $107,744. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 31% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05468 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,254

population

62.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05468 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05468

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05468. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milton	Acceptable
Milton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05494 Westford (7.2 mi) 05454 Fairfax (7.4 mi) 05439 Colchester (8.3 mi) 05486 South Hero (8.4 mi) 05458 Grand Isle (8.5 mi) 05446 Colchester (8.8 mi) 05479 Saint Albans (10.6 mi) 05478 Saint Albans (10.7 mi) 05452 Essex Junction (11.6 mi) 05408 Burlington (11.6 mi) 05444 Cambridge (11.9 mi) 05405 Burlington (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,254
Population density	212 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	62.47 sq mi
Water area	10.24 sq mi
Latitude	44.6637
Longitude	-73.1475
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	23.8%	32.9%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	33.8%	27.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	7.0%	9.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

13,254

Population

212

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$107,744

Median household income

$46,438

Per capita income

$316,500

Median home value

$1,290

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

4,432

Housing units

31.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

408

Under 5

387

443

5–9

419

432

10–14

409

396

15–19

376

296

20–24

280

897

25–34

851

1,009

35–44

956

867

45–54

822

505

55–59

478

601

60–64

570

686

65–74

651

233

75–84

220

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,806	21.2%
18 and over	10,448	78.8%
65 and over	1,852	14.0%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Black or African American 2.6%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,594	94.9%
Black or African American	339	2.6%
Two or more races	299	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.1%
Other race	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.8%	32.9%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	33.8%	27.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	7.0%	9.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 13.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	26.0%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	13.7%
Median income	$107,744

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 31.6%

$300k–$500k 46.5%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$316,500
Median rent / month	$1,290
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	22.7%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	49.9%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.9%
Electricity	3.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Fuel oil	30.1%
Wood	6.3%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,958	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	410	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	597	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	901	18.5%
Households with children under 18	1,646	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,363	28.0%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	24.0%
Married	56.0%	60.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	0.7%	6.5%
Divorced	7.9%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.2%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	31.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	198	7.2%
Kindergarten	116	4.2%
Elementary school	1,477	53.8%
High school	514	18.7%
College / grad school	440	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Construction 11.7%

Retail trade 9.6%

Professional & management 8.0%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Public administration 4.7%

Information 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Other services 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.2%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.6%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.4%
High blood pressure	24.5%
High cholesterol	26.8%
Diabetes	6.5%
Heart disease	4.7%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	20.4%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	15.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	9.2%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.6%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	650	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,459	94.0%
Spanish	23	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,888	97.2%
Born in same state	12,701	95.8%
Born in different state	8,840	66.7%
Foreign born	187	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	366	2.8%
Not a US citizen	202	55.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,575	19.4%
German	2,141	16.2%
French	1,524	11.5%
Arab	863	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	151	1.1%
English	132	1%
Norwegian	18	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05468

What city is ZIP code 05468 in?

ZIP code 05468 is primarily assigned to Milton, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05468 in?

ZIP code 05468 falls within Chittenden County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05468 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 05468 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05468?

The median household income in ZIP code 05468 is $107,744, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05468?

The median home value in ZIP code 05468 is $316,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 05468?

ZIP code 05468 has an estimated population of 13,254 residents, with a density of 212 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05468 in?

ZIP code 05468 observes the EST timezone.