05655 ZIP Code — Hyde Park, VT

Lamoille County, Vermont

ZIP code 05655 is located in Hyde Park, Vermont, within Lamoille County. It covers approximately 37.67 square miles and serves a population of 3,022 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05655

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $194,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($73,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 05655 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,022

population

37.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05655 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05655

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hyde Park	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05656 Johnson (5.8 mi) 05653 Eden Mills (6.3 mi) 05661 Morrisville (7.1 mi) 05680 Wolcott (7.6 mi) 05652 Eden (8 mi) 05826 Craftsbury (8.7 mi) 05827 Craftsbury Common (10.8 mi) 05492 Waterville (11.7 mi) 05847 Lowell (12.2 mi) 05464 Jeffersonville (12.3 mi) 05672 Stowe (12.7 mi) 05820 Albany (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,022
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	37.67 sq mi
Water area	1.34 sq mi
Latitude	44.6289
Longitude	-72.5642
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	802

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	39.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	31.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	23.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	9.0%	5.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,022

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$73,333

Median household income

$45,945

Per capita income

$194,600

Median home value

$978

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

1,161

Housing units

33.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

111

10–14

110

15–19

20–24

168

25–34

168

222

35–44

222

213

45–54

212

102

55–59

101

144

60–64

143

165

65–74

165

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	642	21.2%
18 and over	2,380	78.8%
65 and over	518	17.1%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,973	97.3%
Two or more races	43	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1%
Asian	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	39.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	31.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	23.1%	22.5%
Over $200k	9.0%	5.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 12.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	12.1%
Median income	$73,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 25.1%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,600
Median rent / month	$978
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	19.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	2.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
Fuel oil	68.3%
Wood	9.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	569	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	196	16.0%
Male householder, no spouse	163	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	296	24.2%
Households with children under 18	378	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	349	28.5%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	22.9%
Married	52.9%	48.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	3.4%	12.6%
Divorced	17.1%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 16.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	33.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	2.6%
Kindergarten	17	2.6%
Elementary school	324	48.9%
High school	121	18.3%
College / grad school	183	27.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Retail trade 17.4%

Construction 16.4%

Other services 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Professional & management 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Public administration 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	20.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 22.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.8%
High blood pressure	28.5%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.0%
Visited dentist	70.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	179	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	21.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	16.3%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,844	94.1%
Spanish	17	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,931	97.0%
Born in same state	2,928	96.9%
Born in different state	1,884	62.3%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	91	3.0%
Not a US citizen	25	27.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	492	16.3%
French	423	14%
Arab	155	5.1%
German	96	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	55	1.8%
English	21	0.7%
Dutch	7	0.2%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	96.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05655

What city is ZIP code 05655 in?

ZIP code 05655 is primarily assigned to Hyde Park, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05655 in?

ZIP code 05655 falls within Lamoille County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05655 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 05655 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05655?

The median home value in ZIP code 05655 is $194,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 05655?

ZIP code 05655 has an estimated population of 3,022 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05655?

The median household income in ZIP code 05655 is $73,333, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05655 in?

ZIP code 05655 observes the EST timezone.