05850 ZIP Code — Lyndon Center, VT

Caledonia County, Vermont

ZIP code 05850 is located in Lyndon Center, Vermont, within Caledonia County. It covers approximately 1.40 square miles and serves a population of 308 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05850

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $404,500.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05850 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

308

population

1.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05850 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05850

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05850. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lyndon Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05851 Lyndonville (1.6 mi) 05832 East Burke (6.7 mi) 05828 Danville (8.1 mi) 05866 Sheffield (8.6 mi) 05819 Saint Johnsbury (8.7 mi) 05871 West Burke (9.9 mi) 05842 Greensboro Bend (10 mi) 05824 Concord (11 mi) 05836 East Hardwick (11.4 mi) 05858 North Concord (12.2 mi) 05837 East Haven (12.6 mi) 05873 West Danville (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	308
Population density	220 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	1.40 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	44.5439
Longitude	-72.0184
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	38.6%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	61.4%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

308

Population

220

People per sq mi

30.3

Median age

Median household income

$24,719

Per capita income

$404,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

55.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	60	19.5%
18 and over	248	80.5%
65 and over	77	25.0%
Median age	30.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Other race 5.8%

Group	Count	%
White	289	88.4%
Hispanic or Latino	19	5.8%
Other race	19	5.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	61.4%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	6.0%

$25k–$35k 41.3%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 52.4%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	41.3%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	52.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 41.3%

$300k–$500k 52.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$404,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	52.4%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	41.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.3%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	93.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	47.6%
3 or more	52.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	58.7%
Wood	41.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	93.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	37	58.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	41.3%
Average household size	3.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	70.7%	4.4%
Married	29.3%	64.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	31.1%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 16.5%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 37.9%

Graduate / professional 17.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	55.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	24	19.5%
High school	99	80.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 52.6%

Education & healthcare 44.7%

Professional & management 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	78.3%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	23.7%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.2%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	93.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	41.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.9%
High blood pressure	22.4%
High cholesterol	22.2%
Diabetes	5.7%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	18.6%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.2%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	81.0%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	66.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.4%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	305	99.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	276	89.6%
Born in same state	276	89.6%
Born in different state	160	51.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	32	10.4%
Not a US citizen	32	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	149	48.4%
French	34	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	7.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05850

What city is ZIP code 05850 in?

ZIP code 05850 is primarily assigned to Lyndon Center, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05850 in?

ZIP code 05850 falls within Caledonia County, Vermont.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05850?

56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 05850 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 05850 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05850?

The median home value in ZIP code 05850 is $404,500.

Does ZIP code 05850 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 05850 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 05850 in?

ZIP code 05850 observes the EST timezone.