| ZIP Code | 05866 |
|---|---|
| City | Sheffield |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Caledonia County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,377 ft |
| Latitude | 44.640739 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.110885 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.3% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 62% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 184 (37.6%) |
| Some College | 88 (18%) |
| Associates | 66 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 36 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 112 (22.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,500 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,104/mo ↑ 77% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 443 |
| Vacant Units | 149 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 443 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 149 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 05866 is located in Sheffield, Vermont, within Caledonia County. With a population of 746, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.1 years. Economically, 05866 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,000 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05866 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $158,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,104 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 05866 is primarily White (87.27%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05866 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 05866 in Sheffield, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 746 residents, a median household income of $71,000, and a median home value of $158,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.