NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 05046

VT · Population: 1,323

B+
78/100
93
A+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
Zip 05046, VT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 05046

Zip code 05046 is located in Vermont and is home to approximately 1,323 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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.

With a median household income of $73,162 and home values around $201,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.2% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$73,162
Home Value
$201,700
Rent
$550/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
28.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
Owner-Occupied
88.2%
Rent Burden
9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+Weighted 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).