ZIP Code 05101
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Bellows Falls · Windham County · Vermont
- Population
- 4,643
- Median income
- $70,299
- Median home value
- $209,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.4%
- Land area
- 89.1 sq mi
52/sq mi
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.3
New York
ZIP code 05101 in Bellows Falls, Vermont has a population of 4,643. The median household income is $70,299, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $209,100, 25% below the US average. 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.1 square miles in Bellows Falls, Windham County, Vermont. The area is home to 4,643 residents, producing a population density of 52 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 05101 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05101 sits at $70,299 (15% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $37,985. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 10.4%. On housing, the median home value is $209,100 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,036 per month, and 64.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 05101 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 05101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05101.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05101, Bellows Falls, 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
4,643
Population
89.1
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05101?
46.3
Median Age
41.9%
Male
58.1%
Female
1.5%
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?
$70,299
Median Household Income
-15% vs state
$37,985
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,297
Total Housing Units
1,896
Occupied Units
401
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,100
Median Home Value
-33% vs state
$1,036
Median Rent
1938
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
-1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
303
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+203%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05101 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 185 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 202 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 231 |
| 2023 | +32.7% | 307 |
| 2024 | -1.3% | 303 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 129 business establishments in ZIP 05101, employing approximately 1,413 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,928,000.
129
Businesses
1,413
Employees
$77.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 17.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 10 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.3% |
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 05101 vs 03609 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03609 | North Walpole, NH | 854 | 3.4 mi |
| 05154 | Saxtons River, VT | 661 | 3.6 mi |
| 05141 | Cambridgeport, VT | 112 | 4.0 mi |
| 05158 | Westminster, VT | 1,049 | 5.7 mi |
| 05146 | Grafton, VT | 750 | 6.2 mi |
| 05156 | Springfield, VT | 9,226 | 8.8 mi |
| 03604 | Drewsville, NH | 69 | 6.8 mi |
| 03603 | Charlestown, NH | 5,412 | 7.6 mi |
| 03608 | Walpole, NH | 2,811 | 8.7 mi |
| 05143 | Chester, VT | 4,343 | 9.4 mi |
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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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