ZIP Code 05850

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Lyndon Center · Caledonia County · Vermont

Population
231

220/sq mi

Median home value
$294,700

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
50.8%

Median age 26.9

Land area
1.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 05850 in Lyndon Center, Vermont has a population of 231. Median home value is $294,700, 6% above the US average. 50.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05850 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.1 square miles in Lyndon Center, Caledonia County, Vermont. The area is home to 231 residents, producing a population density of 220 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 05850 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05850 sits at , while per-capita income is $26,212. The poverty rate stands at 1.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $294,700 (6% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05850 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Caledonia County, so you can benchmark 05850 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05850, Lyndon Center, VT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

231

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

220

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05850?

26.9

Median Age

62.2%

Male

37.8%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$26,212

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

71

Total Housing Units

71

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$294,700

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 05850, employing approximately 204 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,928,000.

8

Businesses

204

Employees

$11.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 05850 vs 05851 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05851 Lyndonville, VT 6,528 2.8 mi
05867 Sutton, VT 899 8.5 mi
05832 East Burke, VT 982 6.1 mi
05819 Saint Johnsbury, VT 9,444 9.5 mi
05828 Danville, VT 1,928 8.8 mi
05866 Sheffield, VT 732 8.8 mi
05871 West Burke, VT 1,638 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05850 in?
ZIP code 05850 (Lyndon Center) is located in Caledonia County, Vermont. Caledonia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caledonia-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05850?
ZIP code 05850 in Lyndon Center, VT has a population of 231 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05850?
The median home value in ZIP 05850 is $294,700, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05850?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05850 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05850?
ZIP code 05850 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 204 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05850?
In ZIP code 05850, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05850?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05850 is 1.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lyndon Center, VT

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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