Hyde Park, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05655
Lamoille County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,868
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,375
- Median income Above-median income area
- $198,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hyde Park pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05655 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05655 covers 88.0 square miles in Hyde Park, Lamoille County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,868 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05655 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,375 (2% above the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,392. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 1.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $198,400 (37% below the average Vermont ZIP), and median rent is $1,007; owner occupancy is 84.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lamoille County, so 05655 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 05655
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hyde Park, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05655.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05655, Hyde Park, VT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,868
Population
88.0
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05655?
41.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$84,375
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$45,392
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05655 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Hyde Park, VT household income vs. every Vermont ZIP code
Median household income among 238 reporting Vermont ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,375 Top 42% higher than 58% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,432housing units
1,432
Total Housing Units
1,271
Occupied Units
161
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,400
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,007
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+14.5%
YoY Change (2023)
312
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+212%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05655 have increased 14.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +9.3% | 196 |
| 2020 | +0.8% | 197 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 221 |
| 2022 | +23.3% | 272 |
| 2023 | +14.5% | 312 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 05655, employing approximately 234 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,988,000.
65
Businesses
234
Employees
$10.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 20.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 05655 vs 05652 →
ZIP 05655 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05661
Morrisville (05661)
5,620 residents
- 05656
Johnson (05656)
3,508 residents
- 05655
Hyde Park (05655)
2,868 residents
- 05680 2,168
Wolcott (05680)
2,168 residents
- 05652 776
Eden (05652)
776 residents
- 05653 547
Eden Mills (05653)
547 residents
- 05442 339
Belvidere Center (05442)
339 residents
- 05657 56
Lake Elmore (05657)
56 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05655 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05655 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05653
Eden Mills (05653)
$90,556 median income
- 05655
Hyde Park (05655)
$84,375 median income
- 05442
Belvidere Center (05442)
$81,563 median income
- 05652
Eden (05652)
$79,063 median income
- 05680
Wolcott (05680)
$72,917 median income
- 05661
Morrisville (05661)
$67,052 median income
- 05656
Johnson (05656)
$55,133 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05655 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05655, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,868 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 05655 in?
ZIP code 05655 (Hyde Park) is located in Lamoille County, Vermont. Lamoille County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lamoille-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05655?
ZIP code 05655 in Hyde Park, VT has a population of 2,868 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05655?
The median household income in ZIP 05655 is $84,375, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05655?
The median home value in ZIP 05655 is $198,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05655?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05655 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05655?
ZIP code 05655 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 234 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05655?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05655 are: Construction (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05655?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05655 increased by 14.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05655?
In ZIP code 05655, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 05655?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05655 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05655?
In ZIP code 05655, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05655?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05655 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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