05494 ZIP Code — Westford, VT

Chittenden County, Vermont

ZIP code 05494 is located in Westford, Vermont, within Chittenden County. It covers approximately 27.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,614 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05494

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 $349,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $104,313. 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05494 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,614

population

27.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05494 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05494

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05494. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westford	Acceptable
Westford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05452 Essex Junction (6.5 mi) 05444 Cambridge (6.7 mi) 05468 Milton (7.2 mi) 05439 Colchester (7.3 mi) 05489 Underhill (7.7 mi) 05454 Fairfax (7.8 mi) 05446 Colchester (10.6 mi) 05464 Jeffersonville (10.8 mi) 05465 Jericho (10.8 mi) 05405 Burlington (12 mi) 05408 Burlington (12.4 mi) 05495 Williston (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,614
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	27.83 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	44.6034
Longitude	-73.0273
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	20.5%	32.9%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	43.4%	27.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	6.6%	9.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,614

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$104,313

Median household income

$49,476

Per capita income

$349,600

Median home value

$1,404

Median monthly rent

93.0%

Home ownership

1.8%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

651

Housing units

47.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

117

35–44

104

105

45–54

55–59

110

60–64

115

65–74

103

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	283	17.5%
18 and over	1,331	82.5%
65 and over	296	18.3%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Two or more races 9.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,459	90.2%
Two or more races	151	9.3%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%
Other race	3	0.2%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.5%	32.9%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	43.4%	27.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	6.6%	9.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k+ 13.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	18.0%
$200k+	13.6%
Median income	$104,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 31.6%

$300k–$500k 45.8%

$500k–$1M 12.7%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$349,600
Median rent / month	$1,404
Owner occupied	93.0%
Renter occupied	7.0%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	58.3%
3 or more	22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Propane / LP gas	33.5%
Fuel oil	35.5%
Wood	26.2%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	452	71.4%
Cohabiting couple	31	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	87	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	63	10.0%
Households with children under 18	181	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	29.4%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	14.0%
Married	62.6%	73.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	4.6%
Divorced	11.1%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 32.1%

Graduate / professional 15.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.3%
Bachelor's or higher	47.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	5.8%
Kindergarten	26	8.4%
Elementary school	127	41.2%
High school	40	13.0%
College / grad school	97	31.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Professional & management 12.6%

Retail trade 7.9%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Public administration 4.2%

Construction 4.0%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Information 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.9%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	15.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 1.8%

Under 18 years 0.4%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 19.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.5%
High blood pressure	23.1%
High cholesterol	27.0%
Diabetes	5.6%
Heart disease	4.2%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	19.0%
Kidney disease	1.9%
Pulmonary disease	4.2%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.2%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	11.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.2%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	6.9%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	6.8%
No health insurance	6.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.7%
Visited dentist	77.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	8.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	21.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.7%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,512	93.7%
Spanish	5	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,598	99.0%
Born in same state	1,584	98.1%
Born in different state	767	47.5%
Foreign born	14	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.0%
Not a US citizen	6	37.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	273	16.9%
Italian	204	12.6%
German	133	8.2%
Arab	62	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	2%
Irish	22	1.4%
Polish	13	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05494

What city is ZIP code 05494 in?

ZIP code 05494 is primarily assigned to Westford, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05494 in?

ZIP code 05494 falls within Chittenden County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05494 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 05494 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05494?

48% 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 05494?

The median home value in ZIP code 05494 is $349,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05494?

The median household income in ZIP code 05494 is $104,313, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05494 in?

ZIP code 05494 observes the EST timezone.