05478 — Saint Albans, VT Home Values
Typical home value $373,246 as of August 2026 · 27th of 36 in Burlington-South Burlington, VT
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 05478, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 05478 compares in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area
ZIP code 05478 (Saint Albans, VT) has a typical home value of $373,246 as of August 2026, ranking 27th of 36 ZIP codes tracked in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area, more expensive than about 28% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +0.7% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +25.5%, from $297,330 in August 2021 to $373,246 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 17.3× the annual rent ($1,798/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Burlington-South Burlington, VT forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Burlington.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 05478 has a population of 16,016, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 92.3% White, 3.5% two or more races, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.5% another race, 0.3% Black or African American, and 0.3% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Albans Town Educational Center | 169 South Main Street, Saint Albans, VT | 1.7 mi |
| Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) | 71 South Main Street, Saint Albans, VT | 2 mi |
| Northwest Technical Center | 71 South Main Street, Saint Albans, VT | 2.1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05478?
$373,246 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 05478 an expensive ZIP code in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area?
05478 ranks 27th of 36 ZIP codes in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area by typical home value, more expensive than about 28% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 05478 changed over the past year?
+0.7% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 05478?
The typical home price is 17.3× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,798/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 05478?
16,016, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 05478?
St. Albans Town Educational Center (1.7 mi), Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) (2 mi), Northwest Technical Center (2.1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 05478?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Burlington-South Burlington, VT forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.