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Addison County, VT
7 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Addison County, Vermont.
Population
37,664
Land area
766sq mi
People per sq mi
49
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Addison County
Addison County at a glance
- Addison County is 30% less dense than Vermont as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 7th among 14 counties in Vermont.
- The median household income is $89,639, 10% above the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $361,200 (14% above Vermont) and median rent is $1,177 a month.
- Its largest cities are Middlebury (7,220), Vergennes (2,565) and Bristol (2,142).
Local data for Addison County, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Addison County, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,639
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$361,200
Prices +5.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,177/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
43.6%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,902), German Americans (3,911), French Americans (3,115).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,929
15,570 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,558
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$307M
FY 2026, $8,229 per person
PPP loans
$75.8M
1,210 loans, 8,841 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$419K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Addison County, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home17.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Addison County, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
954
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
123
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 6°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone49 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Addison County, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Addison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Addison County, VT?
- Middlebury is the largest city or town in Addison County, with about 7,220 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Addison County?
- Addison County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 05443, 05456, 05472, 05473, 05487.
- What is the population of Addison County, VT?
- About 37,664 people live in Addison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Addison County?
- Addison County borders Chittenden County, Washington County, NY, Rutland County, Washington County, Windsor County, Essex County, NY, Orange County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023