Zip code 05737: Chittenden, Vermont
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 05737
05737 is a rural zip code in Chittenden, Vermont (Rutland County), covering 48 sq mi of land. About 639 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 47.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $101,528 a year, 26% above the national median of $80,734. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $313,500, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 94% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,550 a month.
41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.8 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and management.
How 05737 compares
- Homeownership rate93.8%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%29th of 247 in VT
- Housing vacancy25.8%97thU.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%99th of 247 in VT
- Median age47.892ndU.S. 38.9 · VT 43.1107th of 249 in VT
- 88thU.S. 10% · VT 13.5%133rd of 249 in VT
- 86thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · VT 0.45329th of 246 in VT
- Per capita income$59,21384thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · VT $46,50035th of 249 in VT
- 81stU.S. 14.5% · VT 15%72nd of 249 in VT
- Median earnings per worker$62,50080thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · VT $49,84318th of 248 in VT
- 77thU.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%72nd of 249 in VT
- Median household income$101,52873rdU.S. $80,734 · VT $81,20345th of 237 in VT
- 72ndU.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%175th of 249 in VT
- Healthcare workers10.8%69thU.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%77th of 249 in VT
- Broadband access94.2%68thU.S. 91% · VT 89.7%50th of 247 in VT
- Average commute28.8 min67thU.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min80th of 240 in VT
- 66thU.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%112th of 248 in VT
- Median gross rent$1,55059thU.S. $1,413 · VT $1,23422nd of 190 in VT
- 52ndU.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%35th of 249 in VT
- Veterans5.8%49thU.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%147th of 249 in VT
- Median home value$313,50046thU.S. $332,700 · VT $316,60093rd of 243 in VT
- Poverty rate10%45thU.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%92nd of 247 in VT
- Tech workers1.8%29thU.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%132nd of 249 in VT
- 27thU.S. 51.1% · VT 48.4%121st of 234 in VT
- 21stU.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%86th of 249 in VT
- Diversity index19.712thU.S. 61.4 · VT 18.852nd of 249 in VT
- Residents under 1811.6%4thU.S. 22% · VT 17.9%216th of 249 in VT
- Population density13/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi232nd of 249 in VT
- Population6391stU.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,106184th of 249 in VT
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%228th of 249 in VT
| Measure | 05737 | Rutland | VT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 93.8% | 75.1% | 73.2% | 65.2% | 29th of 247 | |
| Housing vacancy | 25.8% | 25.5% | 19.4% | 10.1% | 99th of 247 | |
| Median age | 47.8 | 47.7 | 43.1 | 38.9 | 107th of 249 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14.2% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 10% | 133rd of 249 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.491 | 0.464 | 0.453 | 0.483 | 29th of 246 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $59,213 | $40,823 | $46,500 | $44,673 | 35th of 249 | |
| Government workers | 19% | 15.2% | 15% | 14.5% | 72nd of 249 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $62,500 | $46,306 | $49,843 | $49,666 | 18th of 248 | |
| Work from home | 20% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 15.1% | 72nd of 249 | |
| Median household income | $101,528 | $68,616 | $81,203 | $80,734 | 45th of 237 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.7% | 24.7% | 21.4% | 17.2% | 175th of 249 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.8% | 11% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 77th of 249 | |
| Broadband access | 94.2% | 87% | 89.7% | 91% | 50th of 247 | |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 23 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 80th of 240 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.5% | 35.3% | 43.8% | 35.7% | 112th of 248 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,550 | $1,000 | $1,234 | $1,413 | 22nd of 190 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 8.4% | 35th of 249 | |
| Veterans | 5.8% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 147th of 249 | |
| Median home value | $313,500 | $229,400 | $316,600 | $332,700 | 93rd of 243 | |
| Poverty rate | 10% | 11.8% | 10.1% | 12.5% | 92nd of 247 | |
| Tech workers | 1.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 132nd of 249 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44.4% | 50.2% | 48.4% | 51.1% | 121st of 234 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.4% | 2.2% | 4.3% | 14.1% | 86th of 249 | |
| Diversity index | 19.7 | 13.9 | 18.8 | 61.4 | 52nd of 249 | |
| Residents under 18 | 11.6% | 17.4% | 17.9% | 22% | 216th of 249 | |
| Population density | 13/sq mi | 65/sq mi | 70/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 232nd of 249 | |
| Population | 639 | 60,425 | 647,106 | 334,922,499 | 184th of 249 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 228th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White89%
- Black2%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 241
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 59.3%
- Married couples
- 53.9%
- Living alone
- 20.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.8%
- Male / female
- 61% / 39%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 325
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Vacant
- 25.8%
- Median year built
- 1974
- Median rooms
- 6.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 44.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 33.3%
- Home value to income
- 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 05737 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $83,864 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,750 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,250 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $49,167 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $46,719 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 13.3%
- Households with broadband
- 94.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 90.5%
- No internet access
- 5.8%
- Without health insurance
- 7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Chittenden
- State
- Vermont
- County
- Rutland County
- Center point
- 43.7777° N, 72.8969° W
- Land area
- 48 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 05737
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05762 | Pittsfield, VT | 3.5 mi | $65,739 |
| 05763 | Pittsford, VT | 5.9 mi | $71,833 |
| 05746 | Gaysville, VT | 6.7 mi | — |
| 05767 | Rochester, VT | 7.7 mi | $72,715 |
| 05772 | Stockbridge, VT | 7.9 mi | $76,719 |
| 05745 | Forest Dale, VT · PO box | 8.6 mi | — |
| 05748 | Hancock, VT | 8.9 mi | $76,250 |
| 05733 | Brandon, VT | 9.9 mi | $68,831 |
| 05751 | Killington, VT | 10 mi | $81,250 |
| 05701 | Rutland, VT | 11 mi | $61,610 |
| 05744 | Florence, VT | 11 mi | $75,504 |
| 05765 | Proctor, VT | 11 mi | $73,833 |
Questions about 05737
What city is zip code 05737?
05737 is assigned to Chittenden, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 05737 in?
05737 is in Rutland County, Vermont.
What is the population of 05737?
About 639 people live in 05737, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 05737 in?
05737 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 05737?
The median household income in 05737 is $101,528.
What zip codes are near 05737?
The closest zip codes to 05737 are 05762, 05763, 05746, 05767, 05772.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05737, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.