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Burlington, VT
City in Chittenden County, Vermont. ZIP codes: 05401, 05405, 05408.
Population
44,675
Land area
10.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,336
ZIP codes
3
Burlington and its ZIP codes
Burlington at a glance
- Burlington is about 62 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- No city in Vermont has more people.
- The median household income is $71,109, 12% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $444,800 (40% above Vermont) and median rent is $1,649 a month.
Local data for Burlington, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burlington, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,109
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$444,800
Median rent
$1,649/mo
Homeownership
41.5%
Bachelor's or higher
60.5%
Median age
26.8
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (8,861), German Americans (7,048), Italian Americans (4,811).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chittenden County. PPP loans are for Burlington.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,599
103,261 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,533
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $9,014 per person
PPP loans
$160M
1,435 loans, 17,040 jobs reported
How people get to work
Burlington, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone45.6%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit5.3%
- Walked17.0%
- Bicycle4.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burlington, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,160
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
283
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 13°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone35 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burlington, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.1%
U.S. 33.3% -10.2 pts
Diabetes
5.4%
U.S. 12.1% -6.7 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Burlington
3 in or overlapping Burlington. Population shown
Cities near Burlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinooskiCity | 2.6 mi | 1.4 |
| South BurlingtonCity | 3.9 mi | 16.4 |
| Essex JunctionCity | 6.1 mi | 4.6 |
| ShelburneCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Willsboro Point, NYCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.8 |
| St. GeorgeCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.9 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| South HeroCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Willsboro, NYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| East CharlotteCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| JerichoVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Keeseville, NYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6 |
| West CharlotteCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| HinesburgCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| RichmondCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Jericho CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burlington, VT in?
- Burlington is in Chittenden County, Vermont.
- What ZIP codes are in Burlington, VT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Burlington include 05401, 05405, 05408.
- What is the population of Burlington, VT?
- About 44,675 people live in Burlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burlington?
- Nearby places include Winooski (2.6 mi), South Burlington (3.9 mi), Essex Junction (6.1 mi), Shelburne (7.4 mi), Willsboro Point, NY (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023