05478 ZIP Code — Saint Albans, VT
Franklin County, Vermont
ZIP code 05478 is located in Saint Albans, Vermont, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 59.26 square miles and serves a population of 16,034 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.
About ZIP code 05478
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $276,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $67,705. 37% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,034
population
59.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05478 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05478
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05478. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Saint Albans | Acceptable |
| Saint Albans | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
05479 Saint Albans (2.2 mi)
05488 Swanton (5.8 mi)
05474 North Hero (7.4 mi)
05455 Fairfield (7.7 mi)
05455 Fairfield (7.7 mi)
05454 Fairfax (8.9 mi)
05483 Sheldon (9 mi)
05463 Isle La Motte (9.9 mi)
05440 Alburgh (10.5 mi)
05468 Milton (10.7 mi)
05458 Grand Isle (10.7 mi)
05459 Highgate Center (11.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,034 |
| Population density | 271 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 50 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 59.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 19.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.8183 |
| Longitude | -73.1267 |
| 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 | 41.6% | 38.8% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 33.9% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.0% | 23.1% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 4.2% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
16,034
Population
271
People per sq mi
40.5
Median age
$67,705
Median household income
$36,968
Per capita income
$276,500
Median home value
$1,205
Median monthly rent
68.3%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
5,250
Housing units
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
425
Under 5
456
396
5–9
425
366
10–14
391
423
15–19
453
655
20–24
701
1,188
25–34
1,272
759
35–44
813
951
45–54
1,019
592
55–59
634
560
60–64
600
758
65–74
812
363
75–84
389
306
85+
327
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,042 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 12,992 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,955 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.2%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Other race
0.8%
Black or African American
0.3%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,810 | 90.2% |
| Two or more races | 781 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 377 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 224 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 128 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.6% | 38.8% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 33.9% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.0% | 23.1% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 4.2% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
6.7%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
11.0%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $67,705 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
3.8%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k–$300k
34.3%
$300k–$500k
30.7%
$500k–$1M
10.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,205 |
| Owner occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter occupied | 31.7% |
| Vacant | 11.7% |
| Single-family detached | 63.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% |
| 3 or more | 19.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.3% |
| Electricity | 8.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.9% |
| Fuel oil | 22.3% |
| Wood | 8.7% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,020 | 46.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 480 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,066 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,878 | 29.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,493 | 23.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,049 | 31.8% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.2% | 28.5% |
| Married | 47.5% | 45.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
33.2%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 278 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 218 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,208 | 37.1% |
| High school | 861 | 26.5% |
| College / grad school | 687 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Manufacturing
16.1%
Retail trade
15.9%
Public administration
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Construction
6.4%
Professional & management
6.4%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Other services
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.2% |
| Service | 11.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 17.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.7% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.2% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
12.0%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
23.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| High blood pressure | 27.6% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 818 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.9% |
| Public insurance | 45.1% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,153 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 138 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 31 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,557 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 15,414 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 11,050 | 68.9% |
| Foreign born | 143 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 477 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 387 | 81.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,521 | 15.7% |
| Arab | 2,142 | 13.4% |
| French | 1,857 | 11.6% |
| German | 1,809 | 11.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 68 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 67 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 21 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 90.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05478
What city is ZIP code 05478 in?
ZIP code 05478 is primarily assigned to Saint Albans, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05478 in?
ZIP code 05478 falls within Franklin County, Vermont.
Does ZIP code 05478 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 05478 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 05478?
ZIP code 05478 has an estimated population of 16,034 residents, with a density of 271 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05478?
The median home value in ZIP code 05478 is $276,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 05478?
The median household income in ZIP code 05478 is $67,705, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 05478 in?
ZIP code 05478 observes the EST timezone.