City

Sheffield, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Caledonia County  ·  Vermont

👥746Population
💰$71,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$158,500Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.8% Female 42.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 4%Asian: 1.9%Other: 6.4%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic4.0%
Asian1.9%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.6%)
HS Graduate184 (37.6%)
Some College88 (18%)
Associates66 (13.5%)
Bachelors36 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree112 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 18%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College18.0%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$158,500 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,104/mo
Total Housing Units443
Vacant Units149

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Sheffield, VT

Sheffield is a city in Vermont, located in Caledonia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 746 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Sheffield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,000 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sheffield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,104 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sheffield is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.27%).

Sheffield, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Sheffield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05866 746 $71,000 $158,500 $1,104 1.9% 30.3% 84.4%