Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont
Burlington is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, with 44,743 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 200 ft (61 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Winooski, 2.7 miles E.
- 44,743residents (2020 Census)
- 200 ftelevation · 61 m
- 10.3 sq miland area · 26.7 km²
- 4,343 / sq mipopulation density
- 05401main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Burlington
Burlington is the largest city in the U.S. State of Vermont and the county seat of Chittenden County. It is located 45 miles (72 km) south of the Canada–United States border and 95 miles (153 km) south of Montreal. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 44,743, making Burlington the most populous municipality in Vermont and the least populous U.S. city to be the most populous city within a state.
A regional college town, Burlington is home to the University of Vermont (UVM) and Champlain College. Vermont's largest hospital, the UVM Medical Center, is within the city limits. The City of Burlington owns Vermont's largest airport, the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, located in neighboring South Burlington. In 2015, Burlington became the first city in the U.S. to run entirely on renewable energy.
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Living in Burlington
- Median household income
- $71,109
- Median home value
- $444,800
- Median rent
- $1,649/mo
- Median age
- 26.8
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Burlington had 44,743 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 44,743 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,343 per sq mi (1,677 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burlington at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Chittenden County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 44,743 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.30 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Water area | 5.05 sq mi (13.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4924° N, 73.2395° W |
| ZIP codes | 05401, 05404, 05405, 05408 |
| Official website | burlingtonvt.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5010675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Burlington
- Winooski2.7 mi E
- Colchester4.3 mi N
- South Burlington4.8 mi SE
- Essex Junction6.2 mi E
- Shelburne7.1 mi S
- Williston8.3 mi SE
- Willsboro Point, NY8.6 mi SW
- Essex9.9 mi E
- South Hero10.0 mi N
- St. George10.1 mi SE
- Milton11.3 mi N
- Willsboro, NY11.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Burlington
What county is Burlington in?
Burlington is in Chittenden County, Vermont.
What is the population of Burlington, VT?
44,743 people lived in Burlington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burlington, VT?
The main ZIP code is 05401. Other ZIP codes: 05404, 05405, 05408.
What is the elevation of Burlington?
200 feet (61 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Burlington?
Winooski (2.7 mi), Colchester (4.3 mi), South Burlington (4.8 mi), Essex Junction (6.2 mi), Shelburne (7.1 mi).
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