Zip Code 05048

VT · Population: 2,649

A
80/100
95
A+
Safety
77
B+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
73
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 05048

Zip code 05048 is located in Vermont and is home to approximately 2,649 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.

With a median household income of $87,005 and home values around $318,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 35% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.

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
$87,005
Home Value
$318,700
Rent
$1,033/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
35%
Unemployment
2.2%
Owner-Occupied
84.7%
Rent Burden
14.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability77B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy73B+Lower 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).