South Burlington Vermont Map

About South Burlington, Vermont

South Burlington is a locality in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. It has a population of 20,756. The population density is 481.3 people per km². South Burlington is located at 44.4670°N, 73.1710°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5403.

South Burlington unfolds across a gentle rise of land, a broad shoulder of the Green Mountains overlooking the shimmering expanse of Lake Champlain. It lies 2.1 miles east-south-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 107°T), and is situated 3.4 miles west-south-west of Essex Junction. The terrain, a blend of rolling fields and well-tended neighborhoods, slopes gracefully towards the water, its contours softened by the verdant embrace of deciduous forests and manicured parks. Here, the air carries a crisp, clean scent, especially after a summer rain, a fragrance of damp earth and pine needles that speaks of an enduring connection to the natural world. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, bathing the landscape in a warm, golden hue that seems to linger, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen as the day wanes. This is a place where innovation and tradition find a comfortable coexistence, a spirit born from its origins as a farming community that has steadily evolved into a hub of commerce and education. The economic pulse of South Burlington beats with the steady hum of technology companies and research facilities, a testament to its forward-looking vision, yet the echoes of its agricultural past can still be glimpsed in the remnants of old farmsteads and the enduring charm of its open spaces. The presence of the University of Vermont, though technically bordering, casts a scholarly shadow, infusing the wider area with a youthful energy and intellectual curiosity. Residents often speak with pride of the accessibility of its lakefront, a cherished amenity where the rhythm of the water provides a constant, soothing counterpoint to the daily ebb and flow of life in South Burlington.

About This South Burlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Burlington, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.466994, -73.17096. 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 South Burlington and Chittenden County.

Detailed location data for South Burlington includes the ZIP code (05403), telephone area code (802), county seat of Chittenden County (Burlington), and school district assignment (South Burlington School District). 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 South Burlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.