ZIP Code 05460 in Highgate Springs, VT

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Highgate Springs, Vermont
City Alias:Highgate Sprg
Names to Avoid:
Highgate Spgs
County:Franklin County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:08:31 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:802
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:44.9766, -73.1054
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05460 Highgate Springs, VT - Border Community Post Office

ZIP Code 05460, Highgate Springs

Small Town No Census Data
LocationFranklin County, VT
Area7.5 sq mi
Delivery Points77 (1 homes, 7 businesses)
PO Boxes69
Also Known AsHighgate Spgs
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box Only Zone with no alternative mail delivery across the 7.5 square mile territory
  • Despite zero residential population in Census records, 5 businesses employ 67 workers in this ZIP
  • The post office maintains 69 PO Boxes and serves the area through one rural route and one highway contract route
  • Street names like Shipyard Road, Duck Point Road, and Old Dock Road suggest historic waterfront character near Lake Champlain
  • Located in Franklin County near the Canadian border, this small community functions as a service point for surrounding rural areas

Community Overview

Highgate Springs sits in Franklin County, Vermont, just south of the Canadian border. This small community spans 7.5 square miles along what the street names suggest is waterfront territory. Shipyard Road, Duck Point Road, and Old Dock Road hint at a history tied to Lake Champlain's eastern shore.

PO Box Only Delivery

This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across the territory. The post office maintains 69 PO Boxes and serves a sparse rural area via one rural carrier route and one highway contract route. Street delivery records appear for 12 roads, but the infrastructure is limited.

Local Business Activity

Despite having no residential population recorded in Census data, the ZIP supports 5 business establishments employing 67 people. These businesses likely serve the broader Highgate area, with workers and seasonal residents using the post office for mail access. The community functions as a small service point for surrounding areas that lack their own postal facilities.

Mailing Information

Mail to Highgate Springs can use either the full name or the abbreviated form "Highgate Sprg" as a valid mailing alias. PO Box addresses are required for reliable delivery in this zone.

Street Name Patterns

Waterfront Names Rural Roads

Street names with waterfront references (Shipyard, Duck Point, Old Dock) suggest lakeside location, likely along Lake Champlain.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 05460 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 64 people with an annual payroll of $6,212,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:85Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$856,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$6,212,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:64Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 05460 is located in Franklin County, Vermont, within the Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15540). This Metro area has a population of 211,261 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 05460. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Burlington-South Burlington, VTSource: Census
CBSA Number:15540Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:211,261Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5033325Source: Census
Place Name:Highgate Springs CDP; VermontSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


05461 | | 05459

Schools in ZIP Code 05460


We could not locate which school district 05460 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Missisquoi Valley Union High School 175 Thunderbird Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
District: Missisquoi Valley School District 89Nearby
Highgate Elementary School 219 Gore Road
Highgate Center, VT 05459
District: Missisquoi Valley School District 89Nearby
Swanton School 24 Fourth Street
Swanton, VT 05488
District: Missisquoi Valley School District 89Nearby
Sheldon Elementary School 78 Poor Farm Road
Sheldon, VT 05483
District: Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District 85Nearby
Franklin Central School 15 School Street
Franklin, VT 05457
District: Missisquoi Valley School District 89Nearby
Brightality 1 Brown Ave
Saint Albans, VT 05478
District: Private SchoolNearby
Discovery Roots Academy 349 Route 7 S # 105
Milton, VT 05468
District: Private SchoolNearby
Elevation Christian Academy 26 Bombardier Rd
Milton, VT 05468
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 05460


Cvph Medical Center School Of Radiologic Technology 75 Beekman St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1438
Type: Post Secondary
Suny College At Plattsburgh 101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2681
Type: Post Secondary
Clinton Community College 136 Clinton Point Dr.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Type: Post Secondary
Clinton Essex Warren Washington Boces 1585 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-0455
Type: Post Secondary
Northern Vermont University 337 College Hill
Johnson, VT 05656-9464
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Michael's College One Winooski Park
Colchester, VT 05439
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov