ZIP Code 05405 in Burlington, VT

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Burlington, Vermont
Names to Avoid:
Univ Of Vermont, Uvm
County:Chittenden County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:37:08 PM
Population:2,351 [See All]
Area Code:802
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:44.4776, -73.1956
Land Area:0.197 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 05405 has 2,351 residents and 14 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 19.5 years, significantly younger than the state (43.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 39.6% male and 60.4% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,351Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,840Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:11,934.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:14Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.57Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:6.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,9684,1364,2594,3204,3334,3524,2964,3274,3913,4692,0152,5752,840
Decennial Census4,406------------------2,351------
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: 19.5

Male Median Age: 19.6

Female Median Age: 19.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2206192990062000000000
Female1301,0823281200130000000
Total3501,7016271262130000000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,22493.48%
Black:200.84%
Hispanic:*843.53%
Asian:311.30%
American Indian:10.04%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:190.80%
Total:2,379100%
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


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:93039.56%19.6 years
Females:1,42160.44%19.5 years
Total:2,351100%19.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,71995.74%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:702.46%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:514.26%
Total Population:2,840100%
Total Native Population:2,71995.74%
Total Foreign-born Population:1214.26%
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


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($78,024), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($56,358), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 31.7%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (64.7%). The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is considerably above the state rate (3.6%). The largest occupation group is Service (41.6%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$6,667$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$11,806$11,563$13,750$11,563$10,179$9,318$9,306$9,444$9,432$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:83529.40%
Unemployed:662.32%
Not In Labor Force:1,93968.27%
Total:2,840100%
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:18722.40%
Service:34741.56%
Sales and Office:20624.67%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:60.72%
Production, transportation, and material moving:8910.66%
Total Civilian Employed Population:835100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($290,500), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,193), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$1,479$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):8100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:8100%

Occupied Housing Units:8100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:8100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:8100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:8100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 96.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 6.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (42.30%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (5.70%), up 666,666,766.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 666,666,766.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:850.00%
Graduate or professional degree:850.00%
Total:16100%
High school or higher:16100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:16100.00%
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:2,73691.84%
Public Insurance:1816.08%
No Insurance:622.08%
Total:2,979100%
Has Health Insurance:2,91797.92%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:2,824100.00%
Total:2,824100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 05405 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 25 business establishments, employing about 390 people with an annual payroll of $12,294,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:800Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:25Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,506,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$12,294,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:390Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 05405 is located in Chittenden County, Vermont, within the Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15540). This Metro area has a population of 226,603 people, about 1.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 05405. It covers 0.197 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 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:Burlington, VT MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.197 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.003 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5010675Source: Census
Place Name:Burlington city; VermontSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


05406 | | 05404

Schools in ZIP Code 05405


We could not locate which school district 05405 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Edmunds Elementary School 299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
District: Burlington School DistrictNearby
Edmunds Middle School 275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
District: Burlington School DistrictNearby
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes 123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
District: Burlington School DistrictNearby
Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler 6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
District: Burlington School DistrictNearby
Rick Marcotte Central School 10 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
District: South Burlington School DistrictNearby
Mater Christi School 50 Mansfield Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christ The King School 136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Francis Xavier School 5 Saint Peter St
Winooski, VT 54041
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 05405


University Of Vermont 85 S Prospect St
Burlington, VT 05405-0160
Type: Post Secondary
Champlain College 163 S Willard St
Burlington, VT 05401
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Michael's College One Winooski Park
Colchester, VT 05439
Type: Post Secondary
Advanced Welding Institute 2 Green Tree Dr Suite 3
South Burlington, VT 05403
Type: Post Secondary
O'briens Aveda Institute 400 Cornerstone Dr 220
Williston, VT 05495
Type: Post Secondary
Clinton Community College 136 Clinton Point Dr.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Type: Post Secondary

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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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