Zip Code 05262

VT · Population: 1,949

A
88/100
95
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 05262

Zip code 05262 is located in Vermont and is home to approximately 1,949 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 88/100), 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 $101,741 and home values around $239,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 43.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$101,741
Home Value
$239,800
Rent
$834/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
43.9%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
86.7%
Rent Burden
9.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall88AWeighted 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).