Essex, Vermont

Essex, Vermont
Motto: 
"Crossroads of Chittenden County"
Location in Chittenden County and the state of Vermont.
Essex, Vermont
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 44°30′7″N 73°5′38″W / 44.50194°N 73.09389°W / 44.50194; -73.09389
Country United States
State Vermont
CountyChittenden
IncorporatedJune 7, 1763
CommunitiesEssex Center
Butlers Corners
Pages Corner
Area
 • Total
39.3 sq mi (101.8 km2)
 • Land38.8 sq mi (100.6 km2)
 • Water0.50 sq mi (1.3 km2)
Elevation
486 ft (148 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
22,094
 • Density568.8/sq mi (219.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
05451-05452
Area code802
FIPS code50-24175
GNIS feature ID1462091
Websitewww.essexvt.gov

Essex is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. Vermont Route 289 crosses the town from east to west. The city of Essex Junction, with a population as of 2020 of 10,590, was located within the town as an incorporated village until 2022.