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ZIP codes in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, with a population of 44,743, about 7.0% of the state's residents, at roughly 4,343 people per square mile. It has 5 ZIP codes, uses area code 802 and follows Eastern Time.
Burlington at a glance · Data updated
- 44,743
- Residents
- 5
- ZIP codes
- 17,504
- Households
- $71,109
- Median household income
- 26.8
- Median age
- 10
- Square miles
Each shape is a residential ZIP code area (circles mark areas without an outline). Select one for details.
Burlington compared with Vermont
All 5 ZIP codes in Burlington
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No ZIP codes match.
| Standard | 32,059 | $65,657 | 25.9 | |
| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| Unique | 2,351 | — | 19.1 | |
| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| Standard | 10,425 | $95,018 | 45 |
How Burlington ranks
What stands out about Burlington: a notably young population and a highly educated workforce.
- Population: 44,743 — 1st of 6 cities in Vermont (among the smallest cities we cover).
- Median household income: $71,109 — 4th of 6 cities in Vermont.
- Median age: 26.8 — 6th of 6 cities in Vermont (among the youngest cities we cover).
- Share of adults with a bachelor's degree: 60.5% — 3rd of 6 cities in Vermont (among the most educated cities we cover).
- Population density: 4,343/sq mi — 1st of 6 cities in Vermont.
Inside Burlington's ZIP codes
Of the 5 ZIP codes tied to Burlington, 2 (40%) are standard delivery areas that cover real neighborhoods; the rest are 2 PO Box and 1 unique-organization codes that serve mailboxes or single large recipients rather than residents.
With only 2 populated ZIP codes (05401, 05408), Burlington is served by a compact set of delivery areas.
Compared with similar Vermont cities
| City | Population | Median income | Median age | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 44,743 | $71,109 | 26.8 | 5 |
| South Burlington → | 20,292 | $106,667 | 38.2 | 2 |
| Rutland → | 15,807 | $57,675 | 49 | 2 |
| Essex Junction → | 10,590 | $89,257 | 39.3 | 3 |
| Bennington → | 8,795 | $54,257 | 44.5 | 1 |
| Montpelier → | 8,074 | $81,030 | 42.3 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP codes in Burlington
How many ZIP codes does Burlington have?+
Burlington has 5 ZIP codes: 2 standard, 2 PO Box and 1 unique-organization. Only standard ZIP codes cover residential areas; 2 of them have residents according to the Census.
Which ZIP code in Burlington has the most people?+
05401 is the most populated, with 32,059 residents and a median household income of $65,657.
What is the median household income in Burlington?+
$71,109, which is 14% below the Vermont median.
How big is Burlington compared with other Vermont cities?+
Burlington is the 1st largest of the 6 Vermont cities we cover, with 44,743 residents.
What time zone and area codes does Burlington use?+
Burlington is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 802.