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Shelburne, VT
Census-designated place in Chittenden County, Vermont. ZIP codes: 05482.
Population
6,499
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
906
ZIP codes
1
Shelburne and its ZIP codes
Shelburne at a glance
- Shelburne is about 13 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 12th among 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- The median household income is $109,583, 35% above the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $553,200 (75% above Vermont) and median rent is $1,439 a month.
Local data for Shelburne, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shelburne, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,583
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$553,200
Median rent
$1,439/mo
Homeownership
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher
70.7%
Median age
51.6
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,050), Irish Americans (982), French Americans (503).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chittenden County. PPP loans are for Shelburne.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 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
$30.2M
388 loans, 3,148 jobs reported
How people get to work
Shelburne, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home25.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shelburne, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shelburne, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.7%
U.S. 33.3% -11.6 pts
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
6.6%
U.S. 12.8% -6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Shelburne
1 in or overlapping Shelburne. Population shown
Cities near Shelburne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. GeorgeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| East CharlotteCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| West CharlotteCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| South BurlingtonCity | 6.2 mi | 16.4 |
| HinesburgCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| BurlingtonCity | 7.4 mi | 10.3 |
| WinooskiCity | 7.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Willsboro Point, NYCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.8 |
| Essex JunctionCity | 8.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Willsboro, NYCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.9 |
| RichmondCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Jericho CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| JerichoVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Huntington CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| VergennesCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shelburne, VT in?
- Shelburne is in Chittenden County, Vermont.
- What ZIP codes are in Shelburne, VT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Shelburne include 05482.
- What is the population of Shelburne, VT?
- About 6,499 people live in Shelburne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shelburne?
- Nearby places include St. George (4.3 mi), East Charlotte (4.9 mi), West Charlotte (5.6 mi), South Burlington (6.2 mi), Hinesburg (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023