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Sutton, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05867

Caledonia County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

899
10/sq mi
$67,969
Median income
$222,700
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sutton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05867 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05867 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sutton, Caledonia County, Vermont, home to just 899 residents across 93.6 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05867 reports a modest median household income of $67,969 (18% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $40,230. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. The typical home here is valued at $222,700 (29% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 81.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Caledonia County, so you can benchmark 05867 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 05867, Sutton, 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

899

Population

93.6

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05867?

44.1

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 98.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$67,969

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$40,230

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05867 ranks nationally

Sutton, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,969 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

What does housing look like?

414

Total Housing Units

285

Occupied Units

129

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$222,700

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 05867, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $612,000.

11

Businesses

14

Employees

$612K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 36.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 05867 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05867 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 05867 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 05867 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
05866 Sheffield, VT 732 4.4 mi
05871 West Burke, VT 1,638 5.2 mi
05851 Lyndonville, VT 6,528 7.6 mi
05850 Lyndon Center, VT 231 8.5 mi
05822 Barton, VT 1,873 7.8 mi
05860 Orleans, VT 2,557 10.1 mi
05832 East Burke, VT 982 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Caledonia County

05819 standard
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Pop: 9,444
05851 standard
Lyndonville, VT
Pop: 6,528
05843 standard
Hardwick, VT
Pop: 2,556
05828 standard
Danville, VT
Pop: 1,928
05871 standard
West Burke, VT
Pop: 1,638
05821 standard
Barnet, VT
Pop: 1,269

Related Areas

Caledonia County Sutton, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05867 in? ▼
ZIP code 05867 (Sutton) 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 05867? ▼
ZIP code 05867 in Sutton, VT has a population of 899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05867? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05867 is $67,969, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05867? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05867 is $222,700, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05867? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05867 is White at 98.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05867? ▼
ZIP code 05867 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05867? ▼
In ZIP code 05867, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 05867? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05867 is 27.9 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 05867? ▼
In ZIP code 05867, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05867? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05867 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.