05486 ZIP Code — South Hero, VT

Grand Isle County, Vermont

ZIP code 05486 is located in South Hero, Vermont, within Grand Isle County. It covers approximately 14.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,516 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05486

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 $487,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $130,313. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 42% 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 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05486 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,516

population

14.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05486 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05486

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05486. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Hero	Acceptable
South Hero	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05446 Colchester (6.5 mi) 05458 Grand Isle (6.8 mi) 12903 Plattsburgh (8 mi) 05468 Milton (8.4 mi) 05408 Burlington (8.5 mi) 12901 Plattsburgh (9 mi) 05439 Colchester (9.7 mi) 05401 Burlington (10.2 mi) 12911 Keeseville (10.7 mi) 05405 Burlington (11.7 mi) 12972 Peru (12.1 mi) 05494 Westford (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,516
Population density	104 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	14.53 sq mi
Water area	32.58 sq mi
Latitude	44.6257
Longitude	-73.3093
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	19.5%	31.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	30.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	40.8%	32.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	12.7%	6.0%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,516

Population

104

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$130,313

Median household income

$59,486

Per capita income

$487,700

Median home value

$1,383

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

931

Housing units

55.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

129

65–74

122

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	273	18.0%
18 and over	1,243	82.0%
65 and over	385	25.4%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Black or African American 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,403	89.8%
Two or more races	71	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	47	3%
Black or African American	42	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.5%	31.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	30.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	40.8%	32.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	12.7%	6.0%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k+ 20.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	20.2%
$200k+	20.9%
Median income	$130,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$300k–$500k 38.3%

$500k–$1M 40.8%

$1M+ 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$487,700
Median rent / month	$1,383
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	42.0%
Single-family detached	90.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	4.1%
Propane / LP gas	36.1%
Fuel oil	41.3%
Wood	12.8%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	362	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	64	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	49	8.5%
Female householder, no spouse	104	18.0%
Households with children under 18	139	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	245	42.3%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	22.7%
Married	58.5%	61.6%
Separated	0.7%	0.3%
Widowed	2.1%	7.1%
Divorced	8.1%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 23.0%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 30.3%

Graduate / professional 24.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	55.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.9%
Kindergarten	7	2.7%
Elementary school	100	37.9%
High school	89	33.7%
College / grad school	55	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Professional & management 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Retail trade 7.4%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Information 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.9%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.9%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	23.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.3%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	3.4%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.3%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,436	94.7%
Spanish	12	0.8%
Other Indo-European	12	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,472	97.1%
Born in same state	1,464	96.6%
Born in different state	752	49.6%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	44	2.9%
Not a US citizen	27	61.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	332	21.9%
Italian	270	17.8%
German	92	6.1%
Arab	92	6.1%
Dutch	30	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.4%
Irish	5	0.3%
Norwegian	4	0.3%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	99.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05486

What city is ZIP code 05486 in?

ZIP code 05486 is primarily assigned to South Hero, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05486 in?

ZIP code 05486 falls within Grand Isle County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05486 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 05486 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 05486 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 05486 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05486?

55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 05486 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 05486 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 05486 in?

ZIP code 05486 observes the EST timezone.