NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 05738

VT · Population: 1,331

A
88/100
97
A+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
87
A
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 05738, VT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 05738

Zip code 05738 is located in Vermont and is home to approximately 1,331 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 $93,214 and home values around $294,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 43.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$93,214
Home Value
$294,100
Rent
$1,221/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
43.8%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
91.2%
Rent Burden
15.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life87AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower 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).