NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 05487

VT · Population: 1,736

B+
78/100
93
A+
Safety
68
B
Affordability
87
A
Quality of Life
62
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 05487

Zip code 05487 is located in Vermont and is home to approximately 1,736 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.

The median household income here is $71,359, with home values near $241,100 and rents around $1,179/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 36.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average.

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
$71,359
Home Value
$241,100
Rent
$1,179/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
36.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
Owner-Occupied
91.3%
Rent Burden
19.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability68BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life87AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy62BLower 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).