| City: | Sheldon Springs, Vermont |
| City Alias: | Sheldon Spgs |
| County: | Franklin County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:19:12 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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The Sheldon Springs post office maintains 59 PO Boxes for only 9 local households, yielding an adoption rate of 6.56. That means the facility serves roughly six times more boxes than local homes. This dramatic ratio reveals the post office's role as a regional hub, drawing customers from surrounding areas without their own postal facilities. Street delivery exists on Mill Street, where carrier routes cover a handful of addresses, but the overwhelming majority of mail flows through PO Boxes.
The tiny geographic footprint—essentially a multipoint location with negligible land area—means Sheldon Springs functions more as a postal designation than a traditional town. There are no government buildings tracked in the postal data, and only one named building appears: the Postmaster facility itself. This is PO Box-only territory, where residents and regional customers alike depend on boxes as their sole delivery option.
Mill Street is the only named street with carrier delivery in Sheldon Springs, appearing in just 2 ZIP+4 records. The limited street infrastructure reinforces the community's character as a small residential enclave where PO Boxes handle the vast majority of mail. The name suggests historical ties to Vermont's mill economy, though no current industrial activity is evident in the postal data.
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
| 2020 Population: | 20Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 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 |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 57 | 62 | 16 | 42 | 40 | 92 | 82 | 110 | 96 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 93 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 20 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 58
Male Median Age: 58.5
Female Median Age: 35.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 20 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 11 | 55.00% | 58.5 years |
| Females: | 9 | 45.00% | 35.5 years |
| Total: | 20 | 100% | 58.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
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
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
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
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 12 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 12 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 12 | 100% |
ZIP Code 05485 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), 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 |
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 |
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.
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 February 1, 2026.