NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 05478

VT · Population: 16,034

B+
79/100
91
A+
Safety
62
B
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 05478

Zip code 05478 is located in Vermont and is home to approximately 16,034 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), 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 $67,705, with home values near $276,500 and rents around $1,205/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

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
$67,705
Home Value
$276,500
Rent
$1,205/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
27.8%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
68.3%
Rent Burden
21.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability62BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+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).