Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 33 min5:07 am – 8:41 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 50 min7:25 am – 4:15 pm
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People1,228 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 19.60 householdsSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.3% unemployment rate44% of adults are in the labour force, 529 employedMain industries: hospitality, food and recreation 37%, education and health care 35%, retail 16%Average commute 12 minutes35% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 48% walk or cycle, 6% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 62°FColdest month January: highs 29°F, lows 13°F38 in of rain a year, on about 82 dayswettest month June88 in of snow a year, on about 55 days8 days above 90°F, 145 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Burlington Intl Ap station, 2 mi away
Nearby landmarksSaint Michaels Collegecollege · under a mileCommunity College of Vermont - Winooskicollege · under a mileWinooski River Reservoirreservoir · under a mileWinooski Fallswaterfall · 1.0 miWinooski Upper Reservoirreservoir · under a mileMalletts Baybay · 5.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsWinooski Valley Park Districtpark · under a mile · 76 acresLandry Parkpark · 1.3 miIntervale Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.3 mi · 147 acresEast Woods Natural Areastate conservation land · 3.6 mi · 51 acresNiquette Bay State Parkstate park · 5.6 mi · 106 acresRock Island State Parkstate park · 6.2 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes9 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19702 of magnitude 4+, 1 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 5.3 on 20 Apr 200226 mi away, near Au Sable Forks, New YorkMost recent: magnitude 3.1 on 6 May 202041 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowChittenden County, VT, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsLightning Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality88% of days had good air in 2025320 of 365 days measured41 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 38, worst day 156main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Chittenden County monitors, VT
Drinking waterColchester Water Systemserves 11,299 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation317 ft97 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalFletcher Allen Health Care Medical Center Fanny Allen Campusunder a milePost officeWinooski Post Office1.1 miTown hallWinooski City Hall1.1 miPoliceChittenden County Sheriff's Officeunder a mileFire stationSaint Michael's College Fire And Rescue Stationunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi8 schools3 elementary, 1 high, 4 otherHighWinooski Middle and High Schoolunder a mileElementaryJ F Kennedy Elementary Schoolunder a mileSchoolWoodside Juvenile Rehab Center1.1 miCollegeSaint Michaels Collegeunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International Airport BTV1.7 miMajor airportAlbany International Airport ALB125 miInterstateI-89under a mileUS highwayUS 71.2 miAmtrakAmtrak Station ESX2.7 miCoachBurlington International AirportVermont Translines1.8 miTransit36 stops within a mileGreen Mountain Transit (GMT)Sources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 05439 ZIP area.
