The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Richford, VT

05476 is the only ZIP Code for Richford, VT

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Data Last Updated: July 1, 2026
ZIP Code:05476 (Standard)
County:Franklin County, VT
Area Code:802
Time Zone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:00:00 AM
Population:1,304 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:Burlington-South Burlington, VT [Learn More]
Coordinates:44.9688, -72.6372
Land Area:64.28 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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Richford, VT has 1 ZIP Code


ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
05476Standard3,185100.00%
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Population & Demographics


Richford, VT has 3,217 residents, with an average household size of 2.6. The gender split is 49.8% male and 50.3% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (3.8%) and 35-39 (6.4%). By race, White and Some Other Race are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 3.0%. Those born outside the United States make up 1.2% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:3,185
Total Households:1,241
Total Housing Units:1,428
Average Household Size:2.48
Average Family Size:3.06

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:1,304
Total Households:545
Total Housing Units:633
Average Household Size:2.33
Average Family Size:3.26

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


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Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,4333,4013,3883,3873,2033,0473,1023,1823,3843,2263,2483,2543,217
Decennial Census3,183------------------3,185------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.2

Male Median Age: 41.5

Female Median Age: 42.7

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Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8996126951038688821081051121061309874611932
Female989382907010895839810397106899794743662
Total1871892081851731941831652062082092122191951681355594
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


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White:2,95795.26%
Black:110.35%
Hispanic:*511.64%
Asian:170.55%
American Indian:511.64%
Hawaiian:10.03%
Other:160.52%
Total:3,104100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


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GenderCountPercentageMedian Age
Males:1,61050.55%41.5 years
Females:1,57549.45%42.7 years
Total:3,185100%42.2 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,16598.38%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:70.22%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:381.18%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:71.40%
Total Population:3,217100%
Total Native Population:3,17298.60%
Total Foreign-born Population:451.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


ZIP Codes in Richford, VT have an average household income of $61,944 (much lower than the State by 20.6%, and much lower than the Nation by 21.1%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($64,135 vs $28,438). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about the same as the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


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Income Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$37,618$40,000$40,638$43,750$44,695$47,738$45,854$49,141$48,179$48,415$53,393$60,426$61,944
Median Family Income$42,639$42,333$47,632$51,250$49,290$51,384$55,492$58,924$58,844$63,882$60,368$66,726$64,135
Median NonFamily Income$18,450$21,184$21,429$20,588$19,866$19,805$18,932$22,404$19,911$17,025$19,617$22,429$28,438
Median Male Income$37,344$43,966$44,958$44,815$42,500$45,714$45,509$43,984$46,791$52,941$48,158$51,406$54,135
Median Female Income$26,859$26,920$29,483$31,855$30,843$32,096$40,625$37,438$43,659$45,278$44,539$48,125$49,038
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employment status for all ZIPs in Richford, VT: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)
Employed:1,30252.12%
Unemployed:1114.44%
Not In Labor Force:1,08543.43%
Total:2,498100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:48437.17%
Service:19114.67%
Sales and Office:33725.88%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1239.45%
Production, transportation, and material moving:16712.83%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,302100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In Richford, VT, the median home value is $190,300 - much lower than the State by 34.5%, and up $40,600 (27.1%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,172 per month - lower than the State by 1.8%, and up $222 (23.4%) since 2020. Most renters in Richford pay $1,000-$1,499 (68.1%). About 18.1% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.8% (53.6% have a mortgage) and renters make up 35.2% - owners are about the same as the Nation as the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$145,700$147,500$147,600$140,300$134,800$136,200$132,900$139,600$148,000$149,700$145,800$173,500$190,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:61.83%
$500 to $999:329.79%
$1,000 to $1,499:19258.72%
$1,500 to $1,999:6519.88%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:329.79%
Total:327100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$807$846$867$891$854$882$915$935$953$950$1,015$1,133$1,172
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):46738.22%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):42835.02%
Renter Occupied:32726.76%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,222100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,22283.19%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):24716.81%
Total Housing Units:1,469100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


16.6% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (42.6%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 91.3%, which is below the state rate (94.5%). The share of people in poverty is 13.9%, which is markedly above the state rate (5.7%) and above the national rate (8.7%), up 2.9 percentage points since 2011 and up 7.5 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:844.15%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1226.03%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):91045.00%
Some college, no degree:30214.94%
Associate's degree:22010.88%
Bachelor's degree:27913.80%
Graduate or professional degree:1055.19%
Total:2,022100%
High school graduate or higher:1,81689.81%
Bachelor's degree or higher:38418.99%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,56644.49%
Public Insurance:1,83652.16%
No Insurance:1183.35%
Total:3,520100%
Has Health Insurance:3,40296.65%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty11.0%13.0%12.7%14.0%12.9%12.5%11.2%7.3%6.4%5.0%10.1%12.5%13.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:424.84%
Kindergarten:384.38%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):41748.04%
High school (grades 9-12):18921.77%
College or graduate school:18220.97%
Total:868100%
Early Childhood:809.22%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):64474.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Richford supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 37 business establishments, employing about 418 people with an annual payroll of $20,712,000. USPS data shows 1,276 residential mailboxes and 63 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,276Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:63Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,449Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,184Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:19Source: USPS
# of Businesses:37Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$5,095,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$20,712,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:418Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications


Richford, VT is located in Franklin County, within the Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15540) and Vermont's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 226,603 people, about 1.4% of whom live in Richford. ZIP Codes here cover 64.283 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.473 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Burlington-South Burlington, VTSource: Census
CBSA Number:15540Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:226,603Source: Census
MSA:--Source: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Land Area:64.283 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.473 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):19Source: USPS
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:59050Source: Census
Place Name:Richford CDP; VermontSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Richford, VT


  1. East Berkshire, VT~3.7 miles
  2. Montgomery Center, VT~8.3 miles
  3. Enosburg Falls, VT~9.1 miles
  4. North Troy, VT~9.8 miles
  5. Westfield, VT~10.9 miles
  6. Franklin, VT~13.5 miles
  7. Bakersfield, VT~14.0 miles
  8. Belvidere Center, VT~14.1 miles
  9. Lowell, VT~15.5 miles
  10. Troy, VT~15.5 miles
  11. Eden, VT~16.2 miles
  12. Newport Center, VT~16.9 miles
  13. Sheldon, VT~17.3 miles
  14. Highgate Center, VT~18.2 miles
  15. Waterville, VT~18.3 miles
  16. East Fairfield, VT~18.7 miles
  17. Fairfield, VT~19.7 miles
  18. Eden Mills, VT~19.7 miles
  19. Irasburg, VT~20.2 miles
  20. Albany, VT~20.4 miles

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on July 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 7/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov