05866 ZIP Code — Sheffield, VT

Caledonia County, Vermont

ZIP code 05866 is located in Sheffield, Vermont, within Caledonia County. It covers approximately 34.71 square miles and serves a population of 780 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05866

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05866 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

780

population

34.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05866 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05866

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05866. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sheffield	Acceptable
Sheffield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05839 Glover (5.1 mi) 05842 Greensboro Bend (6.4 mi) 05822 Barton (7.5 mi) 05851 Lyndonville (7.5 mi) 05841 Greensboro (7.9 mi) 05875 Barton (8.2 mi) 05850 Lyndon Center (8.6 mi) 05836 East Hardwick (9.7 mi) 05871 West Burke (10 mi) 05860 Orleans (11.3 mi) 05827 Craftsbury Common (11.5 mi) 05832 East Burke (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	780
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	34.71 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	44.6371
Longitude	-72.1343
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	37.4%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

780

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$75,000

Median household income

$38,067

Per capita income

$154,300

Median home value

$1,229

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

368

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	137	17.6%
18 and over	643	82.4%
65 and over	143	18.3%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Asian 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	709	86.5%
Two or more races	45	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	40	4.9%
Asian	26	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	25.3%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$75,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,300
Median rent / month	$1,229
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	27.1%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	29.7%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	20.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	36.5%
3 bedrooms	26.1%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	46.1%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.4%
Fuel oil	37.2%
Wood	38.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	186	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	69	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	44	14.5%
Households with children under 18	86	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	33.9%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	13.0%
Married	55.9%	66.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	11.6%
Divorced	4.4%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 13.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.0%
Kindergarten	6	4.1%
Elementary school	45	30.4%
High school	64	43.2%
College / grad school	30	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Retail trade 13.2%

Construction 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Professional & management 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.0%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.7%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	17.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	28.9%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	772	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)	746	95.6%
Born in same state	746	95.6%
Born in different state	383	49.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	4.4%
Not a US citizen	8	23.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	171	21.9%
German	55	7.1%
Italian	40	5.1%
Arab	27	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	8	1%
English	4	0.5%
Irish	2	0.3%
Polish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05866

What city is ZIP code 05866 in?

ZIP code 05866 is primarily assigned to Sheffield, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05866 in?

ZIP code 05866 falls within Caledonia County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05866 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 05866 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05866?

The median home value in ZIP code 05866 is $154,300.

Does ZIP code 05866 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 05866 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05866?

ZIP code 05866 has an estimated population of 780 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05866 in?

ZIP code 05866 observes the EST timezone.