NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 05495

VT · Population: 10,888

A
86/100
98
A+
Safety
73
B+
Affordability
87
A
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
Zip 05495, VT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 05495

Zip code 05495 is located in Vermont and is home to approximately 10,888 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), 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 $99,560 and home values around $418,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 54.8% 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 1.8%.

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
$99,560
Home Value
$418,800
Rent
$1,736/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
54.8%
Unemployment
1.8%
Owner-Occupied
79.2%
Rent Burden
20.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability73B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life87AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).