The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05406 sells for about $325,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 05406 — Burlington
The housing market in this ZIP code shows steady growth with a modest year-over-year price increase and low inventory levels. High demand relative to supply is keeping the sale-to-list ratio strong, favoring sellers while maintaining a balanced pace for buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance of suburban amenities and relative affordability compared to the regional urban core.
Median prices moved up 1.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 1.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 05406
Crime rates in this area remain stable and are generally lower than the regional average for similar suburban communities.
Local schools are characterized by consistent performance ratings, with most institutions meeting or exceeding state proficiency standards.
The area faces standard regional risks for wind and seasonal storms, with flood risk primarily confined to designated low-lying zones near local waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of local manufacturing and service-sector employers, with steady infrastructure maintenance supporting residential growth.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates determined by local school district levies and special utility district assessments.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional highway corridors connecting to the primary employment core.
The area features several community parks, walking trails, and proximity to regional golf courses and local shopping centers within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and consistent demand, with rents showing a stable upward trajectory.
The local economy is anchored by regional manufacturing and healthcare services, providing a stable employment base for the surrounding area.
Transportation infrastructure is primarily highway-focused, with ongoing maintenance of arterial roads to support regional traffic flow.
Development pipeline includes small-scale residential infill and planned commercial upgrades along the main transit corridor.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market value, with a formal protest process available to property owners.
Parcels are subject to standard school district levies and local utility district assessments for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and storm damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Spare Time Colchester4.32.5 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.14.7 mi
- Monkey Do!4.34.9 mi
- The Great Escape Room Burlington50.3 mi
- Escape Room 6055.5 mi
- Champlain Valley Exposition4.34.4 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.60.6 mi
- Foam Brewers - Burlington4.70.5 mi
- Spare Time Colchester4.32.5 mi
- Higher Ground4.31.9 mi
- Ausable Chasm4.512.8 mi
- Shelburne Museum4.87.5 mi
- Shelburne Farms4.86.1 mi
- Champlain Valley Exposition4.34.4 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.60.6 mi
- Shelburne Museum4.87.5 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.60.6 mi
- Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site4.52.2 mi
- Lake Champlain Causeway4.98.6 mi
- Fleming Museum of Art4.50.6 mi
- Ausable Chasm4.512.8 mi
- Shelburne Farms4.86.1 mi
- Waterfront Park4.70.6 mi
- Causeway Park4.86.5 mi
- North Beach Park4.61.7 mi
- Apple Island Resort4.311.1 mi
- Point Bay Marina4.914.7 mi
- Indian Bay Marina and Restaurant4.89.7 mi
- Plattsburgh Boat Basin4.418.8 mi
- Burlington Harbor Marina4.70.7 mi
- Apple Island Resort4.311.1 mi
- Kwiniaska Golf Course4.15.9 mi
- Church Street Marketplace4.50.3 mi
- University Mall3.81.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.22.1 mi
- Healthy Living4.41.9 mi
- Shaw's42.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features walking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas serving the local neighborhood.
An 18-hole public course providing recreational space and greenbelt area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.