NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 05001

VT · Population: 9,644

A
80/100
92
A+
Safety
69
B
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 05001

Zip code 05001 is located in Vermont and is home to approximately 9,644 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

The median household income here is $70,462, with home values near $259,500 and rents around $1,114/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 45.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$70,462
Home Value
$259,500
Rent
$1,114/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
45.3%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
69.1%
Rent Burden
19% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability69BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).