05404 ZIP Code — Winooski, VT

Chittenden County, Vermont

ZIP code 05404 is located in Winooski, Vermont, within Chittenden County. It covers approximately 1.39 square miles and serves a population of 8,082 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05404

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $326,400. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $69,583. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05404 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

8,082

population

1.39

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05404 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05404

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05404. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winooski	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,082
Population density	5,814 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	1.39 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	44.4949
Longitude	-73.1836
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	47.4%	32.9%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	27.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	9.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

8,082

Population

5,814

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$69,583

Median household income

$38,528

Per capita income

$326,400

Median home value

$1,516

Median monthly rent

35.5%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,440

Housing units

55.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

185

Under 5

141

178

5–9

135

213

10–14

163

136

15–19

103

773

20–24

589

1,024

25–34

781

698

35–44

533

463

45–54

353

179

55–59

136

244

60–64

186

308

65–74

235

75–84

108

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,172	14.5%
18 and over	6,910	85.5%
65 and over	869	10.8%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.2%

Asian 11.2%

Black or African American 4.8%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,562	80.2%
Asian	917	11.2%
Black or African American	395	4.8%
Two or more races	170	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	102	1.2%
Other race	24	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	32.9%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	30.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	27.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	9.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$69,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 30.5%

$300k–$500k 47.3%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$326,400
Median rent / month	$1,516
Owner occupied	35.5%
Renter occupied	64.5%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	24.0%
Large apartment buildings	30.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	37.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.7%
1 bedroom	28.7%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	23.0%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.1%
1 vehicle	45.7%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	9.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.1%
Electricity	29.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Fuel oil	3.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,025	27.9%
Cohabiting couple	554	15.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,247	33.9%
Female householder, no spouse	851	23.1%
Households with children under 18	577	15.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	656	17.8%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.3%	43.6%
Married	29.7%	33.6%
Separated	5.2%	1.4%
Widowed	3.8%	7.6%
Divorced	6.0%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 14.3%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 35.4%

Graduate / professional 20.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	55.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	120	6.3%
Kindergarten	108	5.7%
Elementary school	486	25.6%
High school	346	18.2%
College / grad school	841	44.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Retail trade 14.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Professional & management 9.8%

Public administration 4.7%

Information 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Construction 2.2%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	2.3%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.0%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	3.1%
Walk	7.8%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 32.3%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 14.2%

Female-led households 45.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.9%
Retirement income	13.8%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.7%
High blood pressure	24.5%
High cholesterol	24.4%
Diabetes	6.9%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	19.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.0%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.0%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	82.0%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	350	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,756	96.0%
Spanish	829	10.7%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	422	5.4%
Other languages	284	3.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,966	86.2%
Born in same state	6,900	85.4%
Born in different state	3,152	39.0%
Foreign born	66	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,116	13.8%
Not a US citizen	335	30.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,503	18.6%
French	1,027	12.7%
German	552	6.8%
Arab	277	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	205	2.5%
Norwegian	198	2.4%
Polish	183	2.3%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05404

What city is ZIP code 05404 in?

ZIP code 05404 is primarily assigned to Winooski, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05404 in?

ZIP code 05404 falls within Chittenden County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05404 mostly rentals?

65% of occupied units in ZIP code 05404 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05404?

56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05404?

19% of residents in ZIP code 05404 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05404?

The median home value in ZIP code 05404 is $326,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 05404 in?

ZIP code 05404 observes the EST timezone.