ZIP Code 05401 Demographics & Data

About Burlington, VT (ZIP Code 05401)

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 05401

The 05401 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Burlington, VT in Chittenden County in the United States. The current population estimate is 28,909. The median household income is $45,018, while about 12% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 05401 is estimated to at 26.8 years, and about 12.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. About 92.9% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $29,789.

Population in 05401

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 05401 is 28,909.

Burlington, VT

The 05401 ZIP Code is associated with Burlington, VT in Chittenden County.

Area Codes associated with 05401

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 05401 include 802.

Sunrise / Sunset in 05401

Sunrise: 7:00 am
Sunset: 4:18 pm
Sunrise in 05401 7:00 am
Sunrise in 05401 4:18 pm

Weather forecast for 05401

This Afternoon's forecast for 05401: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 05401

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 05401 Fair

Internet in 05401

About 83.7% of households in ZIP Code 05401 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 91.9% have a computer.

Gender in 05401

Males comprise about 50.4% of the overall population in ZIP Code 05401, while females account for approximately 49.6%.

Health Insurance in 05401

Approximately 7.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 05401 (Burlington, VT) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 05401

The median household income in ZIP Code 05401 is $45,018, while the region's mean household income is $67,834. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,789. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05401 of $29,789 is approximately 13.85% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,577. An estimated 11.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately25.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.3% of the population in 05401 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.0% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 4.1% of 05401 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 05401

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 10.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.1%
$200,000 or more per year 5.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 05401

In ZIP Code 05401, 92.9% of the population graduated high school, while 58.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 24.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 15.0% in this Chittenden County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 05401

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 15.0%
Some college, no degree 15.3%
Associate's degree 4.4%
Bachelor's degree 33.9%
Graduate or professional degree 24.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 05401

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05401, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 3.1% of 05401 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05401 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.2%), followed by Black or African American (7.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 05401

Industry Percent
White 87.2%
Black or African American 7.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 6.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 05401

In ZIP Code 05401, 86.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.9% of homes. Lastly, 2.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Chittenden County region.

Language Spoken in 05401

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.8%
Spanish 1.8%
Other Indo-European languages 6.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.9%
Other languages 2.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 05401

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05401, an estimated 45.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.3% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Chittenden County region.

Age of Housing in 05401

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 6.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 8.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 45.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 05401

Residents of ZIP Code 05401 are younger than average. The median age of 26.8 years in ZIP Code 05401 is approximately 29.66% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 29.9% of the population in 05401 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 19.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 05401 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 05401

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.3%
5 to 9 years 3.2%
10 to 14 years 2.6%
15 to 19 years 7.0%
20 to 24 years 29.9%
25 to 34 years 19.1%
35 to 44 years 9.9%
45 to 54 years 7.5%
55 to 59 years 4.0%
60 to 64 years 3.4%
65 to 74 years 6.4%
75 to 84 years 2.4%
85 years and over 1.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 05401 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 05401

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 05401 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 05401 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 05401 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 05401

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 05401

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 05401 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05401 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.44% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.96% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes electricity rates in 05401 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 05401

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 05401 15.58¢/kWh 14.1¢/kWh 11.52¢/kWh
Vermont 22.62¢/kWh 18.2¢/kWh 11.82¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 05401

Month ZIP Code 05401 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.01 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.29 3 6.31
Mar 4.95 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.49 5.13 7.3
May 5.46 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.57 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.86 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.73 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.27 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.79 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.85 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.3 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes solar power levels in 05401 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 05401

In 05401, 71.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.0 minutes. Approximately 35.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05401 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 05401 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 05401

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 2.1%
Manufacturing 7.6%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Retail trade 11.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 1.3%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 35.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 17.0%
Other services, except public administration 3.8%
Public administration 3.4%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 05401 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 05401, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 05401 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Chittenden County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 05401

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 25
Credit card or prepaid card 12
Checking or savings account 10
Debt collection 7
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 5
Other 19
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 05401

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 14
Incorrect information on your report 14
Managing an account 7
Attempts to collect debt not owed 4
Fees or interest 4
Other 35
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 05401. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.