Sheldon
Town in Franklin County, Vermont

Sheldon is a town in Franklin County, Vermont, with 2,136 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Franklin, 5.5 miles N.
- 2,136residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 38.6 sq miland area · 100.1 km²
- 55 / sq mipopulation density
- 05485main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Sheldon
Sheldon is a town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States. The population was 2,136 at the 2020 census. It contains the unincorporated community of Sheldon Springs.
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Living in Sheldon
- Median household income
- $78,533
- Median home value
- $272,400
- Median rent
- $1,286/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Sheldon had 2,136 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,136 |
|---|---|
| Density | 55 per sq mi (21 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sheldon at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,136 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.64 sq mi (100.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8986° N, 72.9214° W |
| ZIP codes | 05485, 05457, 05483 |
| Official website | ci.sheldon.vt.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5001164600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sheldon
- Franklin5.5 mi N
- Enosburg Falls5.9 mi E
- Fairfield6.2 mi S
- Highgate Center6.3 mi NW
- Highgate8.1 mi NW
- Enosburgh8.5 mi E
- Swanton9.8 mi W
- St. Albans10.0 mi SW
- Bakersfield10.1 mi SE
- Berkshire10.1 mi NE
- Highgate Springs10.6 mi NW
- Fletcher12.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sheldon
What county is Sheldon in?
Sheldon is in Franklin County, Vermont.
What is the population of Sheldon, VT?
2,136 people lived in Sheldon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sheldon, VT?
The main ZIP code is 05485. Other ZIP codes: 05457, 05483.
What is the elevation of Sheldon?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sheldon?
Franklin (5.5 mi), Enosburg Falls (5.9 mi), Fairfield (6.2 mi), Highgate Center (6.3 mi), Highgate (8.1 mi).
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