ZIP Code 05657 in Lake Elmore, VT

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Lake Elmore, Vermont
Names to Avoid:
Lk Elmore
County:Lamoille County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:20:36 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:802
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:44.5414, -72.5291
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05657 - Lake Elmore, VT

ZIP Code 05657, Lake Elmore

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationLamoille County, VT
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points138 (6 businesses)
PO Boxes132
Also Known AsLk Elmore (added Mar 2006)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 05661
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code contains only PO Boxes and rural routes, with no city-style carrier delivery.
  • The 132 PO Boxes serve customers from the Lake Elmore area and surrounding communities.
  • Most residents in the area receive street delivery from the neighboring 05661 ZIP code in Morrisville.
  • Rural carrier routes cover VT Route 12 and Pondenta Street from this post office.
  • The facility supports six local businesses in addition to residential customers.
  • Lake Elmore is classified as a small town hub where the post office provides PO Box services for the surrounding area.

Rural Delivery Pattern

The postal facility supports one rural carrier route that delivers to addresses along VT Route 12 and Pondenta Street. This setup is typical for Vermont's small communities, where a central post office location serves both PO Box customers and as a base for rural carriers covering nearby roads. The facility handles mail for six local businesses alongside residential customers.

Street Name Patterns

State Highway Minimal Street Network

The limited street coverage reflects Lake Elmore's character as a small Vermont community where a state highway and a single local street account for all carrier delivery points.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($78,024), is down $60,313 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $94,643. 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 stayed about the same 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$60,313$62,969$63,000$96,250$103,036$101,429$103,214$97,500$94,643$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$60,781$63,438$63,625$103,393$104,107$105,208$104,286$106,607$106,429$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$33,125$33,750$33,125$36,250$0$2,499$21,125$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 $312,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $218,200. 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 2011-2024 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$312,500$290,600$291,700$293,800$316,700$275,000$300,000$262,500$218,200$187,500$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 2011-2024 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%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
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:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
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 2011-2024 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 (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty27.3%31.3%23.5%23.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 05657 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 3 people with an annual payroll of $237,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:351Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$18,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$237,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 05657 is located in Lamoille County, Vermont, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ). This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 05657. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

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CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


05658 | | 05656

Schools in ZIP Code 05657


ZIP Code 05657 is in the Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Lake Elmore School 1199 Vt Route 12
Lake Elmore, VT 05657
District: Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90
Orchard Valley Waldorf School 2290 Vt Route 14 N
East Montpelier, VT 56514
District: Private SchoolNearby
River Rock School 46 Barre St
Montpelier, VT 05602
District: Private SchoolNearby
The New School Of Montpelier 11 W St
Montpelier, VT 05602
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 05657


Northern Vermont University 337 College Hill
Johnson, VT 05656-9464
Type: Post Secondary
Sterling College 16 Sterling Drive
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827-0072
Type: Post Secondary
Community College Of Vermont 660 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Type: Post Secondary
Goddard College 123 Pitkin Road
Plainfield, VT 05667-9432
Type: Post Secondary
New England Culinary Institute 62 Ridge Street, 2nd Floor
Montpelier, VT 05602
Type: Post Secondary
Vermont College Of Fine Arts 36 College St
Montpelier, VT 05602
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 January 1, 2026.

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    • 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]
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