Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont
Colchester is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont, with 17,524 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burlington, 4.3 miles S.
- 17,524residents (2020 Census)
- 95 ftelevation · 29 m
- 36.3 sq miland area · 94.0 km²
- 483 / sq mipopulation density
- 05446main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Colchester
Colchester is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of Colchester was 17,524. It is the third-most populous municipality and most populous town in the state of Vermont. Colchester borders Burlington, Vermont's most populous municipality and is part of its metropolitan area. The town is directly to Burlington's north on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, to the west of the Green Mountains. The Vermont National Guard is based in the town, and it is also home to Saint Michael's College and the Vermont campus of Southern New Hampshire University.
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Living in Colchester
- Median household income
- $97,891
- Median home value
- $394,400
- Median rent
- $1,474/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Colchester had 17,524 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,524 |
|---|---|
| Density | 483 per sq mi (186 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colchester at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Chittenden County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 17,524 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.31 sq mi (94.0 km²) |
| Water area | 23.97 sq mi (62.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5542° N, 73.2255° W |
| ZIP codes | 05446, 05408 |
| Official website | colchestervt.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5000714875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colchester
- Burlington4.3 mi S
- Winooski4.5 mi SE
- South Hero6.6 mi NW
- Essex Junction7.0 mi SE
- Milton7.1 mi NE
- South Burlington8.4 mi S
- Essex8.7 mi E
- Williston10.7 mi SE
- Shelburne11.4 mi S
- Westford11.5 mi E
- Grand Isle11.8 mi N
- Willsboro Point, NY12.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Colchester
What county is Colchester in?
Colchester is in Chittenden County, Vermont.
What is the population of Colchester, VT?
17,524 people lived in Colchester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colchester, VT?
The main ZIP code is 05446. Other ZIP codes: 05408.
What is the elevation of Colchester?
95 feet (29 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colchester?
Burlington (4.3 mi), Winooski (4.5 mi), South Hero (6.6 mi), Essex Junction (7.0 mi), Milton (7.1 mi).
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