05404 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 05404, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

05404 is a zip code in Chittenden County, Vermont, which covers Winooski, with a total population of 8,224 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 05404 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 05404.

The estimated population of people living in 05404 is 8,224, with a median age of 32.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 05404 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,224
+12.35%
+14.17%
2020
7,320
+1.08%
-
2019
7,242
+0.14%
-
2018
7,232
+0.4%
-
2017
7,203
 - -

Population of 05404 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 05404 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
80.2%
78.8%
 +1.78%
Black/African American
3.1%
4.3%
 -27.91%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
2.8%
 -7.14%
Asian
12.6%
11.6%
 +8.62%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
1.2%
 +16.67%
Other
0.2%
1.1%
 -81.82%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 05404 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 05404 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 05404 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 05404 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.7 -1.8% 30.8 -2.22% 35.2 -0.56%
2020 33.3 +4.39% 31.5 +1.94% 35.4 +4.73%
2019 31.9 0% 30.9 0% 33.8 -3.43%
2018 31.9 +0.95% 30.9 +1.64% 35 +2.04%
2017 31.6 - 30.4 - 34.3 -

The median age of the 05404 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 05404 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 319 +38.76% 431 -23.88% 452 305
10 to 19 312 -30.44% 282 +27.72% 221 348
20 to 29 1,085 +36.74% 842 +4.2% 1,503 854
30 to 39 713 +18.67% 572 +22.15% 853 701
40 to 49 277 +43% 409 -10.31% 408 364
50 to 59 356 -8.55% 402 -20.68% 324 323
60 to 69 398 +34.41% 343 +16.46% 552 394
70+ 110 +91.34% 352 +14.39% 226 396

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 05404 zip code is $62,098.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 05404.

  • Under 25
    $49,872.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,670.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,515.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,214.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 05404 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 05404, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 05404 is currently $73,500.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.08% of households in 05404 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 05404 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.09%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.08%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 05404 is $33,441.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 05404 by the total population of 05404.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 05404 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 05404 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    21.28%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.70%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.81%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.69%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 05404 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 05404 zip over the age of 16 is 7,046.

Of those people, a total of 73.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 05404 is 70.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 05404 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 148 30.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,258 90.60% 1.10%
25 to 29 years 1,099 90.50% 0.90%
30 to 34 years 706 78.60% 2.50%
35 to 44 years 1,243 85.50% 4.10%
45 to 54 years 791 79.60% 10.00%
55 to 59 years 233 77.30% 6.10%
60 to 64 years 606 60.70% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 611 24.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 351 6.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 05404. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,912 73.80% 2.80%
Black or African American 224 85.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 774 65.50% 6.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 17 100.00% 0.00%
Other 21 23.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 98 64.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 162 72.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,808 73.80% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 05404 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 05404 is 4,992, with median earnings of $36,335.00.

Women in 05404 are earning approximately 97.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,992 $36,335.00
Male 2,943 $36,725.00
Female 2,049 $35,822.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 05404 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 382 $79,500.00
Business and Financial 330 $34,311.00
Computer and Mathematical 159 $63,319.00
Architecture and Engineering 179 $69,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $61,146.00
Community and Social Service 240 $41,473.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 229 $38,607.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 184 $41,765.00
Healthcare Practitioners 340 $55,769.00
Healthcare Support 229 $28,008.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 580 $22,018.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 63 $26,875.00
Personal Care and Service 120 $33,750.00
Sales 515 $23,940.00
Office and Administrative Support 611 $35,754.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 59 $59,671.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $0.00
Production 386 $29,455.00
Transportation and Material Moving 180 $31,591.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 05404 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 05404.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 246 $84,545.00 136 $46,680.00
Business and Financial 244 $33,214.00 86 $109,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 119 $61,728.00 40 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 160 $69,628.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 77 $35,956.00 163 $52,873.00
Legal 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 100 $38,786.00 129 $36,979.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 112 $55,714.00 72 $21,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 100 $76,447.00 240 $35,750.00
Healthcare Support 32 $0.00 197 $21,891.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 322 $30,556.00 258 $14,338.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $31,250.00 27 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 111 $38,438.00
Sales 400 $22,772.00 115 $33,229.00
Office and Administrative Support 346 $11,893.00 265 $42,423.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 59 $59,671.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 276 $29,035.00 110 $35,313.00
Transportation and Material Moving 153 $52,813.00 27 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,628 households in 05404, with an average household size of 2.23 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,488 families living in the 05404 zip code with an average family size of 3.13 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 05404:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,093 156 239 2,140
Average Household Size 3.18 3.38 3.25 1.55
Total Families 1,093 156 239 0
Average Household Size 3.18 2.69 3.19 0

Poverty

Of the 1,488 families living in 05404, 17.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 05404:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,797 housing units in 05404.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,628 95.55%
Vacant 169 4.45%

61.44% of the total 3,797 housing units in 05404 are rental units. This is approximately 2,333 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,271 are occupied by the owner - or 33.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 05404 is $1,361.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 05404 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    24
  • Less than $500
    387
  • $500 to $999
    265
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    641
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    586
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    409
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    45
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 05404 is $265,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 05404 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    19
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    10
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    116
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    106
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    535
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    467
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    18
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 05404. The chart below shows the number of properties in 05404 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,559
  • 1940 to 1949
    110
  • 1950 to 1959
    300
  • 1960 to 1969
    155
  • 1970 to 1979
    378
  • 1980 to 1989
    375
  • 1990 to 1999
    231
  • 2000 to 2009
    349
  • 2010 to 2013
    340
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 05404 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    436
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,729
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,102
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    361

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 05404 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 05404 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 05404.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    59
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    512
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    963
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,082
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    488
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    177
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    448
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    54
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    29
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    292
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    313
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 05404 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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