Jericho Center Vermont Map

About Jericho Center, Vermont

Jericho Center is a locality in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 241. The population density is 47.6 people per km². Jericho Center is located at 44.4689°N, 72.9723°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 46894.

Jericho Center unfolds as a quiet tableau of Vermont's verdant heart, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of maple and birch, meet a sky that often hangs low with the promise of rain or the soft blush of an autumn sunset. It lies 11.8 miles east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 92°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east of South Burlington. The landscape here is a testament to the patient hand of glaciers, leaving behind a terrain of gentle slopes and fertile valleys, punctuated by the occasional, more dramatic rise of a drumlin. Stone walls, softened by moss and time, trace the boundaries of ancient pastures, now frequently giving way to the encroaching wildness of mixed hardwood forests. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, particularly potent after a summer shower, that seems to invigorate the senses. The houses, many with broad porches and the comforting weight of generations, are scattered like seeds across the land, each seemingly in its own contemplation of the surrounding natural beauty. The history of Jericho Center is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of this region, a place where the rhythm of the seasons has long dictated the pulse of daily life. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and the promise of self-sufficiency, cleared forests and established farms, many of which, though perhaps smaller now, continue to shape the character of the Center. The local economy, while diversifying, still retains a connection to the land, with small farms producing everything from dairy and maple syrup to artisanal cheeses and vegetables. The Jericho Center Community Hall, a modest but central hub, serves as a gathering place, a silent witness to countless town meetings, potlucks, and local celebrations, reflecting a spirit of neighborly interdependence. It is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather lives on in the enduring traditions and the quiet resilience of its people.

About This Jericho Center Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jericho Center, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.46894, -72.972347. 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 Jericho Center and Chittenden County.

Detailed location data for Jericho Center includes the ZIP code (05465), telephone area code (802), county seat of Chittenden County (Burlington), and school district assignment (Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District 401). 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 Jericho Center is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.