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Franklin County, VT
8 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Franklin County, Vermont.
Population
50,638
Land area
631sq mi
People per sq mi
80
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Franklin County
Franklin County at a glance
- It is the 5th most populous of 14 counties in Vermont.
- The median household income is $81,313, close to the Vermont median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $306,700 (3% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,180 a month.
- The biggest population centers are St. Albans (6,954), Swanton (2,670) and Richford (1,573).
Local data for Franklin County, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklin County, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,313
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$306,700
Prices +7.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,180/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
30.2%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7,535), French Americans (7,137), German Americans (3,990).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,997
16,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,629
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$317M
FY 2026, $6,347 per person
PPP loans
$73.79M
1,227 loans, 9,132 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$64.76K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Franklin County, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin County, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
865
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
132
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone54 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin County, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Franklin County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Franklin County, VT?
- St. Albans is the largest city or town in Franklin County, with about 6,954 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Franklin County?
- Franklin County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 05441, 05447, 05448, 05450, 05454.
- What is the population of Franklin County, VT?
- About 50,638 people live in Franklin County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Franklin County?
- Franklin County borders Chittenden County, Orleans County, Lamoille County, Grand Isle County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023