Zip code 05448: East Fairfield, Vermont

Q: What city is zip code 05448?

05448 is assigned to East Fairfield, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 05448 in?

05448 is in Franklin County, Vermont.

Q: What is the population of 05448?

About 1,010 people live in 05448, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 05448?

The median household income in 05448 is $82,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 05448?

The closest zip codes to 05448 are 05441, 05455, 05492, 05464, 05454.

Residential delivery areaFranklin CountyEastern Time

Population

1,010

Median household income

$83K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$274K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,243/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

38 sq mi

27 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 05448

05448 is a rural zip code in East Fairfield, Vermont (Franklin County), covering 38 sq mi of land. About 1,010 people live here, or 27 per square mile. The median resident is 41.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $82,500 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $273,800, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,243 a month.

39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.1 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and education.

How 05448 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate90.1%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%59th of 247 in VT
Veterans8.7%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%56th of 249 in VT
Average commute31.1 min
79th
U.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min52nd of 240 in VT
Government workers16.8%
71st
U.S. 14.5% · VT 15%93rd of 249 in VT
Median age41.5
68th
U.S. 38.9 · VT 43.1193rd of 249 in VT
Tech workers3.9%
67th
U.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%55th of 249 in VT
Self-employed workers10.8%
67th
U.S. 10% · VT 13.5%179th of 249 in VT
Bachelor's degree or higher39.4%
64th
U.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%116th of 248 in VT
Housing vacancy8.4%
63rd
U.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%204th of 247 in VT
Residents 65 and older17.5%
57th
U.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%202nd of 249 in VT
Median earnings per worker$50,167
56th
U.S. $49,666 · VT $49,843100th of 248 in VT
Per capita income$41,904
55th
U.S. $44,673 · VT $46,500139th of 249 in VT
Median household income$82,500
53rd
U.S. $80,734 · VT $81,203104th of 237 in VT
Healthcare workers9.2%
46th
U.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%105th of 249 in VT
Median gross rent$1,243
39th
U.S. $1,413 · VT $1,23467th of 190 in VT
Median home value$273,800
38th
U.S. $332,700 · VT $316,600129th of 243 in VT
Broadband access88.1%
24th
U.S. 91% · VT 89.7%143rd of 247 in VT
Residents under 1818.9%
24th
U.S. 22% · VT 17.9%113th of 249 in VT
Uninsured rate4.1%
23rd
U.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%107th of 249 in VT
Poverty rate6.5%
22nd
U.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%153rd of 247 in VT
Work from home7.6%
20th
U.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%212th of 249 in VT
Unemployment rate2.6%
11th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%117th of 249 in VT
Rent-burdened renters35.1%
9th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VT 48.4%160th of 234 in VT
Diversity index14.7
8th
U.S. 61.4 · VT 18.8115th of 249 in VT
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%186th of 249 in VT
Population density27/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi183rd of 249 in VT
Income inequality (Gini)0.351
3rd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VT 0.453211th of 246 in VT
Population1,010
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,106136th of 249 in VT

Measure	05448	Franklin	VT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VT
Homeownership rateStrength	90.1%	77.4%	73.2%	65.2%	96th	59th of 247
Veterans	8.7%	6.9%	6.2%	6.2%	83rd	56th of 249
Average commute	31.1 min	27.1 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	79th	52nd of 240
Government workers	16.8%	16.3%	15%	14.5%	71st	93rd of 249
Median age	41.5	40.8	43.1	38.9	68th	193rd of 249
Tech workers	3.9%	2.6%	3.1%	3.8%	67th	55th of 249
Self-employed workers	10.8%	11.9%	13.5%	10%	67th	179th of 249
Bachelor's degree or higher	39.4%	30.2%	43.8%	35.7%	64th	116th of 248
Housing vacancy	8.4%	13.3%	19.4%	10.1%	63rd	204th of 247
Residents 65 and older	17.5%	17.7%	21.4%	17.2%	57th	202nd of 249
Median earnings per worker	$50,167	$53,737	$49,843	$49,666	56th	100th of 248
Per capita income	$41,904	$40,206	$46,500	$44,673	55th	139th of 249
Median household income	$82,500	$81,313	$81,203	$80,734	53rd	104th of 237
Healthcare workers	9.2%	10%	9.9%	9.7%	46th	105th of 249
Median gross rent	$1,243	$1,180	$1,234	$1,413	39th	67th of 190
Median home value	$273,800	$306,700	$316,600	$332,700	38th	129th of 243
Broadband access	88.1%	89.5%	89.7%	91%	24th	143rd of 247
Residents under 18	18.9%	21.6%	17.9%	22%	24th	113th of 249
Uninsured rate	4.1%	3.5%	3.9%	8.4%	23rd	107th of 249
Poverty rate	6.5%	10.3%	10.1%	12.5%	22nd	153rd of 247
Work from home	7.6%	14.3%	16.9%	15.1%	20th	212th of 249
Unemployment rateStrength	2.6%	3.2%	3.6%	5.2%	11th	117th of 249
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	35.1%	48.9%	48.4%	51.1%	9th	160th of 234
Diversity index	14.7	15.3	18.8	61.4	8th	115th of 249
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	2.2%	4.3%	14.1%	7th	186th of 249
Population density	27/sq mi	80/sq mi	70/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	183rd of 249
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.351	0.415	0.453	0.483	3rd	211th of 246
Population	1,010	50,638	647,106	334,922,499	1st	136th of 249

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

13%

18–24

25–34

18%

35–44

15%

45–54

12%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.5

Under 18

18.9%

65 and over

17.5%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

14.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.5%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 404
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 64.9%
Married couples: 51%
Living alone: 27%
Veterans (of adults): 8.7%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

26%

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

Median household income

05448

$82,500

Franklin Co.

$81,313

Vermont

$81,203

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$41,904

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

16.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.351

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

05448

$273,800

Franklin Co.

$306,700

Vermont

$316,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

05448

$1,243

Franklin Co.

$1,180

Vermont

$1,234

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

84%

2–4 units

0.7%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 441
Owner-occupied: 90.1%
Vacant: 8.4%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 35.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 13.5%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

12%

20–29

18%

30–44

34%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

31.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

19%

Management

10%

Education

10%

Healthcare

Production

Office and admin

Sales

Transportation and moving

Food service

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Industries

Retail

14%

Construction

13%

Education

12%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Manufacturing

11%

Professional and technical services

11%

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$50,167

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	05448	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$63,281	$74,888
Service	$14,400	$26,804
Sales and office	$51,429	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$21,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$49,583	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

40%

Some college

11%

Associate's

Bachelor's

21%

Graduate

18%

High school graduate or higher: 98.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 39.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 18.5%
Households with broadband: 88.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.1%
No internet access: 6.7%
Without health insurance: 4.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): East Fairfield
State: Vermont
County: Franklin County
Center point: 44.7574° N, 72.8783° W
Land area: 38 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 05448

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
05441	Bakersfield, VT	4.6 mi	540	$67,917	$267,600
05455	Fairfield, VT	5.3 mi	1,286	$110,147	$335,800
05492	Waterville, VT	5.8 mi	725	$67,857	$242,900
05464	Jeffersonville, VT	6.3 mi	2,998	$85,694	$342,900
05454	Fairfax, VT	8.1 mi	5,364	$128,212	$372,400
05442	Belvidere Center, VT	9.3 mi	422	$81,563	$239,200
05444	Cambridge, VT	9.5 mi	1,752	$106,088	$366,400
05450	Enosburg Falls, VT	10 mi	5,428	$72,875	$271,800
05483	Sheldon, VT	10 mi	1,717	$78,505	$246,500
05479	Saint Albans, VT · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
05485	Sheldon Springs, VT	11 mi	0	—	—
05478	Saint Albans, VT	12 mi	15,580	$71,203	$316,400

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Questions about 05448

What city is zip code 05448?

05448 is assigned to East Fairfield, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 05448 in?

05448 is in Franklin County, Vermont.

What is the population of 05448?

About 1,010 people live in 05448, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 05448 in?

05448 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 05448?

The median household income in 05448 is $82,500.

What zip codes are near 05448?

The closest zip codes to 05448 are 05441, 05455, 05492, 05464, 05454.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05448, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.