NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 05829

VT · Population: 1,683

B+
77/100
90
A+
Safety
67
B
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
Zip 05829, VT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 05829

Zip code 05829 is located in Vermont and is home to approximately 1,683 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 77/100), 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 $65,417, with home values near $215,100 and rents around $1,018/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 23.7% 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
$65,417
Home Value
$215,100
Rent
$1,018/mo
Median Age
58
College Educated
23.7%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
73.5%
Rent Burden
18.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety90A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability67BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall77B+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).