05483 ZIP Code — Sheldon, VT

Franklin County, Vermont

ZIP code 05483 is located in Sheldon, Vermont, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 21.93 square miles and serves a population of 1,746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05483

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 $220,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,052.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 05483 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,746
population
21.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05483 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05483

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05483. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Sheldon Acceptable
Sheldon Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
05455 Fairfield (5.3 mi) 05455 Fairfield (5.3 mi) 05459 Highgate Center (5.7 mi) 05457 Franklin (5.8 mi) 05479 Saint Albans (7.6 mi) 05488 Swanton (8.1 mi) 05450 Enosburg Falls (8.6 mi) 05478 Saint Albans (9 mi) 05448 East Fairfield (9.6 mi) 05454 Fairfax (11.9 mi) 05441 Bakersfield (12.8 mi) 05440 Alburgh (15.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,746
Population density 80 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 21.93 sq mi
Water area 1.02 sq mi
Latitude 44.8857
Longitude -72.9698
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 29.6% 38.8% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 45.8% 33.9% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 21.7% 23.1% 22.5%
Over $200k 3.0% 4.2% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,746
Population
80
People per sq mi
41.8
Median age
$67,052
Median household income
$33,591
Per capita income
$220,600
Median home value
$1,417
Median monthly rent
88.4%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
Unemployment
738
Housing units
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
59
Under 5
47
66
5–9
53
108
10–14
86
54
15–19
42
49
20–24
39
86
25–34
69
101
35–44
81
134
45–54
107
98
55–59
78
84
60–64
66
72
65–74
57
46
75–84
36
16
85+
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1846626.7%
18 and over1,28073.3%
65 and over23913.7%
Median age41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%
Two or more races 0.9%
Black or African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,72098.5%
Two or more races150.9%
Black or African American80.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.6% 38.8% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 45.8% 33.9% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 21.7% 23.1% 22.5%
Over $200k 3.0% 4.2% 6.0%
Under $10k 4.2%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 5.2%
$25k–$35k 8.9%
$35k–$50k 6.5%
$50k–$75k 32.7%
$75k–$100k 6.7%
$100k–$150k 23.5%
$150k–$200k 8.9%
$200k+ 2.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.2%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k5.2%
$25k–$35k8.9%
$35k–$50k6.5%
$50k–$75k32.7%
$75k–$100k6.7%
$100k–$150k23.5%
$150k–$200k8.9%
$200k+2.1%
Median income$67,052

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%
$50k–$100k 1.2%
$100k–$150k 22.0%
$150k–$200k 17.1%
$200k–$300k 32.4%
$300k–$500k 22.9%
$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$220,600
Median rent / month$1,417
Owner occupied88.4%
Renter occupied11.6%
Vacant17.5%
Single-family detached77.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes16.9%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.57

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.3%
2000–200920.2%
1990–199917.2%
1980–198920.0%
1970–197910.2%
1960–19694.9%
1950–19594.4%
1940–19490.9%
1939 or earlier18.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.6%
1 bedroom7.7%
2 bedrooms20.0%
3 bedrooms45.8%
4 bedrooms19.9%
5+ bedrooms6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle44.4%
2 vehicles38.2%
3 or more15.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas12.8%
Electricity6.5%
Propane / LP gas9.1%
Fuel oil53.5%
Wood17.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28141.8%
Cohabiting couple568.3%
Male householder, no spouse22533.4%
Female householder, no spouse11116.5%
Households with children under 1820330.2%
Households with seniors (65+)16925.1%
Average household size2.57

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.8%16.5%
Married53.3%58.3%
Separated4.4%0.0%
Widowed1.3%9.7%
Divorced11.2%15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%
Some HS, no diploma 3.4%
HS graduate 52.3%
Some college, no degree 19.2%
Associate's degree 4.6%
Bachelor's degree 12.1%
Graduate / professional 3.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.1%
Bachelor's or higher16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool174.1%
Kindergarten235.6%
Elementary school24158.2%
High school9021.7%
College / grad school4310.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.9%
Retail trade 16.4%
Education & healthcare 15.0%
Construction 8.6%
Agriculture & mining 6.2%
Wholesale trade 4.8%
Public administration 4.6%
Transportation & utilities 3.4%
Professional & management 3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%
Information 2.9%
Other services 2.0%
Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.9%
Service12.6%
Sales & office20.0%
Natural resources & construction26.2%
Production & transportation18.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.9%
Government10.7%
Self-employed9.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone91.0%
Carpool5.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home3.2%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)29.9

Poverty

All people 10.9%
Under 18 years 16.0%
18 and over 9.1%
Married-couple families 6.4%
Female-led households 21.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.0%
Retirement income29.4%
Supplemental Security8.0%
Cash public assistance2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP9.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure28.3%
High cholesterol28.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis24.4%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer6.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.8%
Binge drinking16.9%
No physical activity21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.8%
Depression24.5%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health15.8%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.7%
Visited dentist62.5%
Cholesterol screening87.8%
Teeth loss15.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans846.6%
Disability%
Any disability12.8%
Under 180.9%
18–64 years11.0%
65 and over43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.8%
Public insurance37.4%
No insurance5.2%
Uninsured under 193.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,64093.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,71898.4%
Born in same state1,70997.9%
Born in different state1,39680.0%
Foreign born90.5%
Naturalized citizen281.6%
Not a US citizen932.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French29116.7%
Arab17410%
German1629.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian1408%
Dutch251.4%
Polish80.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.5%
Internet access90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05483

What city is ZIP code 05483 in?

ZIP code 05483 is primarily assigned to Sheldon, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05483 in?

ZIP code 05483 falls within Franklin County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05483 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 05483 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05483?

ZIP code 05483 has an estimated population of 1,746 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05483?

The median home value in ZIP code 05483 is $220,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05483?

The median household income in ZIP code 05483 is $67,052, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05483 in?

ZIP code 05483 observes the EST timezone.

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