City

Sheldon, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Vermont

👥1,584Population
💰$69,848Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$244,400Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.4% Female 41.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Black: 0.2%Other: 0.3%Race
White99.3%
Black0.2%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
HS Graduate527 (52.1%)
Some College61 (6%)
Associates166 (16.4%)
Bachelors62 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree195 (19.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.1%Some College: 6%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
HS Grad52.1%
Some College6.0%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,848 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$244,400 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,750/mo
Total Housing Units775
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
59%
About Sheldon, VT

Sheldon is a city in Vermont, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,584 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Sheldon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,848 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Sheldon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,750 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sheldon is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sheldon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05483 1,584 $69,848 $244,400 $1,750 0.0% 25.4% 88.7%