Essex Junction Vermont Map

About Essex Junction, Vermont

Essex Junction is a locality in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. It has a population of 10,803. The population density is 905.9 people per km². Essex Junction is located at 44.4906°N, 73.1110°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11096.

Essex Junction rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate sculpting of glaciers and rivers, where the land rises and falls in gentle, rolling swells that cradle scattered woodlands and fertile fields. It lies 5.1 miles east-north-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 78°T), and is situated 3.4 miles east-north-east of South Burlington. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a promise of the changing seasons that define Vermont life. Broad, open skies are a constant presence, their vastness often painted with the dramatic hues of sunrise and sunset, casting long shadows that stretch and shift across the terrain. The Green Mountains, a distant but ever-present backdrop, lend a sense of enduring strength to the horizon, their peaks softened by the haze of distance. The spirit of Essex Junction is deeply intertwined with its railway heritage, a legacy that echoes in the very layout of its streets and the sturdy, practical architecture of its older buildings. For generations, the railroad was the lifeblood of this community, bringing people and commerce, forging connections that helped shape its character and economy. Today, while the trains still hum through, the economic pulse of Essex Junction beats with a diversified rhythm, encompassing technology, small businesses, and the enduring agricultural traditions of the surrounding Chittenden County. The town’s distinctive character is also marked by a quiet, neighborly energy, a place where community events are cherished and the changing foliage in autumn becomes a celebrated spectacle, drawing appreciative eyes to the vibrant, fleeting beauty of the Vermont landscape.

About This Essex Junction Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Essex Junction, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.490605, -73.11096. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Essex Junction and Chittenden County.

Detailed location data for Essex Junction includes the ZIP code (05452), telephone area code (802), county seat of Chittenden County (Burlington), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Essex Junction is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.