St. Albans, VT GIS Map
St. Albans is a city in Franklin County, Vermont, with a population of about 6,918. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Franklin County
- Population
- 6,918
- Elevation
- 416 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.8110, -73.0831
- ZIP codes (2)
- 05478, 05479
- Land area
- 2 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About St. Albans, VT
St. Albans is a city in Franklin County, Vermont, with a population of about 6,918. It is the 15th most populous of the 25 Vermont cities listed on GIS Map.
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GIS Data for St. Albans, VT
The St. Albans map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in St. Albans without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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St. Albans Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
6,954
Households
3,113
Median household income
$57,980
Median age
38.7 years
Median home value
$263,400
Median gross rent
$1,150/mo
Owner-occupied homes
49%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
Below poverty level
19.5%
Land area
2 sq mi
Population density
3,557 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in St. Albans
St. Albans Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
6,918
April 2020 (estimates base)
6,864
July 2024 estimate
7,031
Change 2010-2020
-0.8%
Change 2020-2024
+2.4%
Photos of St. Albans
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Federal Buildings & Leases in St. Albans
GSA-managed federal properties in and around St. Albans.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
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| Federal Bldg Uspo&cu | 50 S Main St, 05478 | Owned | 43,932 | — |
| Warner Building - Saint Albans | 4 Lemnah Drive, 05478 | Leased | 19,200 | Jun 2028 |
| Usbp Sector Hq, Swanton | 155 Grand Ave Route 7, 05488 | Owned | 10,799 | — |
| Usbp Vehicle Maint. Garage, Swanton | 155 Grand Ave, 05488 | Owned | 10,364 | — |
| 64 Grice Brook Road | 64 Gricebrook Rd, 05478 | Leased | 8,834 | May 2037 |
| Usbp Tire Storage Garage, Swanton | Grand Ave, 05488 | Owned | 1,211 | — |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of St. Albans
General soil map unit at the city center: Massena-Georgia
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 16.5 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 38 cm
Soil Components
- Massena24%
Inceptisols · Aeric Endoaquepts
- Massena10%
Inceptisols · Aeric Endoaquepts
- Lyons8%
Inceptisols · Mollic Endoaquepts
- Georgia7%
Inceptisols · Aquic Dystric Eutrudepts
- St. Albans5%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Lordstown4%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of St. Albans
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the St Albans Radio, Vt weather station, elevation 380 ft, 3.4 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 79°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 8°F
Annual precipitation
38.3 in
Annual snowfall
79.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 25 | 28 | 37 | 52 | 66 | 74 | 79 | 77 | 69 | 56 | 44 | 32 |
| Avg low °F | 8 | 10 | 20 | 33 | 46 | 56 | 61 | 59 | 51 | 40 | 30 | 18 |
| Precip. in | 2.12 | 1.85 | 2.63 | 3.23 | 3.24 | 4.11 | 4.10 | 3.74 | 3.93 | 3.86 | 2.86 | 2.62 |
| Snow in | 16.9 | 18.3 | 16.2 | 6.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 5.0 | 16.0 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in St. Albans
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Franklin County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 29.2 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- TornadoVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
- HailVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
St. Albans FAQ
What county is St. Albans in?
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St. Albans, Vermont is located in Franklin County.
What is the population of St. Albans?
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St. Albans has a population of about 6,918, making it the number 15 of the 25 Vermont cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of St. Albans?
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The elevation of St. Albans is approximately 416 feet (127 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in St. Albans?
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ZIP codes for St. Albans include 05478, 05479.
What time zone is St. Albans in?
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St. Albans is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is St. Albans from Montpelier?
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St. Albans is about 46 miles from Montpelier, the capital of Vermont, in a straight line.
How far is St. Albans from Burlington?
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St. Albans is about 24 miles from Burlington, the largest city in Vermont listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near St. Albans?
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Cities near St. Albans include Plattsburgh, NY (20 miles); Essex Junction, VT (22 miles); Winooski, VT (23 miles); Johnson, VT (23 miles); Burlington, VT (24 miles).
Local notes for St. Albans, VT
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.