Zip Code 05461

VT · Population: 4,866

A
84/100
95
A+
Safety
85
A
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
75
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 05461

Zip code 05461 is located in Vermont and is home to approximately 4,866 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), 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 $115,808 and home values around $402,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 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
$115,808
Home Value
$402,400
Rent
$1,359/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
59.4%
Unemployment
2%
Owner-Occupied
84.2%
Rent Burden
14.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability85ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy75B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).