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Population and households in ZIP 05488
Household size in ZIP 05488
| Period | ZIP 05488 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, ZIP 05488 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Vermont as a whole, where it has 2.31 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.48, even as the national average fell. ZIP 05488 has the largest households of any Vermont ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 05488
| Period | ZIP 05488 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in ZIP 05488 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in Vermont as a whole, where the median age is 44.2. The median age has climbed from 39.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 05488
| Period | ZIP 05488 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 05488: 14.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Vermont ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 05488
Renters in ZIP 05488
| Period | ZIP 05488 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.4% of households in ZIP 05488 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over a third of owners (34.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 05488
| Period | ZIP 05488 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 05488: 22.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 7.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 05488
| Period | ZIP 05488 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 05488 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 05488
| Period | ZIP 05488 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $878 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $871 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,012 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,293 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$414 | +$428 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 05488 runs $1,293 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $414 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 05488
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 05488
| Period | ZIP 05488 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 05488 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, as it has nationally. No other Vermont ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 05488
| Period | ZIP 05488 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.3% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.0% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.3% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 05488 is above the national rate: 92.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in Vermont as a whole (94.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 05488
| Period | ZIP 05488 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in ZIP 05488 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Vermont as a whole (3.5%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 05488 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 05488 | 2.68 | 41.5 | 14.8% | 22.4% | 22.1% | 1972 | $1,293 | 22.2% | 92.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 05459 | 2.45 | 47.8 | 13.3% | 23.3% | 12.2% | 1977 | $904 | 21.2% | 81.1% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 05485 | 2.47 | 40.9 | 5.8% | 11.0% | 5.9% | 1984 | $1,286 | 14.7% | 94.0% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 05483 | 2.47 | 41.3 | 6.1% | 11.5% | 7.4% | 1984 | $1,262 | 16.5% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 05478 | 2.44 | 42.0 | 12.1% | 32.6% | 11.6% | 1972 | $1,361 | 32.1% | 93.0% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 05440 | 2.38 | 53.9 | 7.9% | 6.9% | 47.1% | 1984 | $1,562 | 28.3% | 92.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 05481 | 3.06 | 38.9 | 15.9% | 38.2% | 56.5% | 1971 | $1,347 | 23.6% | 95.3% | 17.2% |
| ZIP 05474 | 2.44 | 54.2 | 2.1% | 3.7% | 51.9% | 1980 | $1,556 | 47.4% | 97.5% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 05455 | 2.63 | 42.4 | 11.8% | 10.8% | 18.1% | 1984 | $1,053 | 29.8% | 95.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 05457 | 2.51 | 39.0 | 5.9% | 21.9% | 23.2% | 1982 | $967 | 21.5% | 94.0% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 05463 | 2.18 | 47.8 | 3.5% | 7.5% | 46.3% | 1989 | $1,391 | 32.1% | 92.4% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 05488. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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