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U.S. ZIP Code · VT05486

Grand Isle County · Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Typical home value

$613,304[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.5%
5-year / yr
+2.8%
10-year / yr
+4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+115.9%
vs metro
+33.6%
vs state
+75.4%
ZIP 05486 location in VT
Location of ZIP 05486 in VT

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 05486 is worth $613,304 — 33.6% above the Burlington-South Burlington, VT median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.5%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,161[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Grand Isle County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
1,500[3]
Median household income
$126,513[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Grand Isle County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-21[5]
Moved in
287
Moved out
308

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Folsom Education & Community Center

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · South Hero School District

    158 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,101
Loan principal$490,644
Down payment$122,661
Total interest paid$625,789

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$4,292
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
6th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
28th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 05486?
The typical home in 05486 is worth $613,304, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 05486?
Home values in 05486 are up 2.5% over the past year, and up 2.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 05486?
The effective property tax rate in 05486 is 1.3% — roughly $8,161 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 05486?
ZIP code 05486 has a population of 1,500 and a median household income of $126,513.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • St. George CDP, VT

    Typical home
    $587,492
    Gross yield
  • Underhill Flats CDP, VT

    Typical home
    $573,781
    Gross yield
  • Burlington, VT

    Typical home
    $562,528
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Jericho, VT

    Typical home
    $557,730
    Gross yield
  • Hinesburg CDP, VT

    Typical home
    $554,508
    Gross yield
  • Richmond CDP, VT

    Typical home
    $551,506
    Gross yield

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