05477 ZIP Code — Richmond, VT

Chittenden County, Vermont

ZIP code 05477 is located in Richmond, Vermont, within Chittenden County. It covers approximately 33.41 square miles and serves a population of 4,389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05477

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $390,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $118,185. 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05477 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,389

population

33.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05477 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05477

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05477. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richmond	Acceptable
Richmond	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05465 Jericho (5.7 mi) 05462 Huntington (6.7 mi) 05495 Williston (7.2 mi) 05676 Waterbury (7.6 mi) 05461 Hinesburg (8.6 mi) 05452 Essex Junction (9.9 mi) 05671 Waterbury (10.2 mi) 05487 Starksboro (10.8 mi) 05489 Underhill (11.5 mi) 05677 Waterbury Center (12.1 mi) 05672 Stowe (13.2 mi) 05660 Moretown (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,389
Population density	131 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	33.41 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	44.3882
Longitude	-72.9506
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	20.9%	32.9%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	42.0%	27.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	7.5%	9.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,389

Population

131

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$118,185

Median household income

$55,068

Per capita income

$390,100

Median home value

$897

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

1,736

Housing units

65.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

118

Under 5

112

120

5–9

113

132

10–14

125

145

15–19

137

103

20–24

220

25–34

208

314

35–44

298

379

45–54

358

148

55–59

140

189

60–64

179

269

65–74

254

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	908	20.7%
18 and over	3,481	79.3%
65 and over	753	17.2%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 3%

Asian 1.4%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,115	93%
Two or more races	133	3%
Asian	60	1.4%
Black or African American	56	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	37	0.8%
Other race	25	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.9%	32.9%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	42.0%	27.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	7.5%	9.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k+ 11.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	28.3%
$150k–$200k	18.3%
$200k+	11.9%
Median income	$118,185

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 45.4%

$500k–$1M 27.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$390,100
Median rent / month	$897
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	30.2%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	48.5%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.7%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	33.7%
Fuel oil	38.9%
Wood	12.7%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,083	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	145	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	304	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	407	21.0%
Households with children under 18	630	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	556	28.7%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	21.4%
Married	57.8%	59.7%
Separated	0.4%	0.2%
Widowed	8.2%	6.5%
Divorced	4.7%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 8.9%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 30.9%

Graduate / professional 35.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	65.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	92	8.8%
Kindergarten	26	2.5%
Elementary school	397	38.1%
High school	302	29.0%
College / grad school	225	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.8%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Professional & management 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Construction 6.0%

Retail trade 5.8%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	73.6%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	6.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 16.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.4%
High blood pressure	23.2%
High cholesterol	26.8%
Diabetes	5.7%
Heart disease	4.2%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	19.2%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	4.2%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.6%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	11.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	23.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	6.9%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	6.8%
No health insurance	6.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.0%
Visited dentist	77.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	8.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	352	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.0%
Public insurance	22.9%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,159	94.8%
Spanish	19	0.5%
Other Indo-European	19	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,191	95.5%
Born in same state	4,152	94.6%
Born in different state	2,068	47.1%
Foreign born	39	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	198	4.5%
Not a US citizen	78	39.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,069	24.4%
French	1,041	23.7%
German	454	10.3%
Arab	96	2.2%
Irish	64	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	41	0.9%
Dutch	11	0.3%
English	6	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05477

What city is ZIP code 05477 in?

ZIP code 05477 is primarily assigned to Richmond, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05477 in?

ZIP code 05477 falls within Chittenden County, Vermont.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05477?

66% 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 05477?

The median home value in ZIP code 05477 is $390,100.

Does ZIP code 05477 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 05477 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05477?

The median household income in ZIP code 05477 is $118,185, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05477 in?

ZIP code 05477 observes the EST timezone.