ZIP Code 05485 in Sheldon Springs, VT

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Sheldon Springs, Vermont
City Alias:Sheldon Spgs
County:Franklin County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:38:32 PM
Population:20 [See All]
Area Code:802
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:44.9056, -72.9810
Land Area:0.016 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 05485 has 20 residents and 9 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 58.0 years, significantly older than the state (43.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.0% male and 45.0% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (100.0%, much higher than the state average of 89.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:20Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,250.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:9Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.22Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:1.73Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--5762164240928211096108000
Decennial Census93------------------20------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 58

Male Median Age: 58.5

Female Median Age: 35.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male0000100000010000000
Female001300020000300000
Total0013100200010300000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:20100.00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:20100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1155.00%58.5 years
Females:945.00%35.5 years
Total:20100%58.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($78,024), is down $51,563 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,333. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($56,358), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023.

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$51,563$54,063$70,781$37,404$0$58,750$60,833$62,596$63,333$63,167$0$0$0
Median Family Income$34,063$36,750$0$0$0$58,750$60,833$62,596$63,333$63,167$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$60,000$61,250$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$12,188$42,750$0$0$0$43,750$0$0$45,417$47,833$0$0$0
Median Female Income$43,438$24,583$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00%
Unemployed:00%
Not In Labor Force:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($290,500), is down $102,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $120,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,193), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$102,100$102,100$98,300$96,600$96,600$112,500$108,300$112,500$120,000$116,700$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):12100.00%
Total Housing Units:12100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:12100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:12100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 05485 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 150 people with an annual payroll of $12,830,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:111Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,060,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$12,830,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:150Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 05485 is located in Franklin County, Vermont, within the Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15540). This Metro area has a population of 226,603 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 05485. It covers 0.016 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:226,603Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.016 sq miSource: 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


05486 | | 05483

Schools in ZIP Code 05485


We could not locate which school district 05485 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.

Sheldon Elementary School 78 Poor Farm Road
Sheldon, VT 05483
District: Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85Nearby
Highgate School 219 Gore Road
Highgate Center, VT 05459
District: Missisquoi Valley School District #89Nearby
Missisquoi Valley Union High School 100 Thunder Bird Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
District: Missisquoi Valley School District #89Nearby
Franklin Central School 15 School Street
Franklin, VT 05457
District: Missisquoi Valley School District #89Nearby
Swanton Schools 24 Fourth Street
Swanton, VT 05488
District: Missisquoi Valley School District #89Nearby
Soar Learning Center 178 Mcginn Dr
Saint Albans Bay, VT 05481
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Barn School 217 Brookside Rd
Westford, VT 05494
District: Private SchoolNearby
Saxon Hill School 10 River Rd
Jericho, VT 05465
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 05485


Northern Vermont University 337 College Hill
Johnson, VT 05656-9464
Type: Post Secondary
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
Saint Michael's College One Winooski Park
Colchester, VT 05439
Type: Post Secondary
Clinton Essex Warren Washington Boces 1585 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-0455
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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]
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