Bennington, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05201
Bennington County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,851
- 62/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,798
- Median income Below-median income area
- $212,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bennington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 62
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05201 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 05201 (Bennington, VT) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.0 in 2023 to 236.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 05201 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont, home to 14,851 residents across 241.1 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05201 reports a modest median household income of $59,798 (28% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,172. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $212,700 (32% below the average Vermont ZIP), and median rent is $1,129; owner occupancy is 60.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bennington County, so 05201 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 05201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bennington, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05201.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 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 05201, Bennington, 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
14,851
Population
241.1
Area (sq mi)
62
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05201?
45.4
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
3.2%
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?
$59,798
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$37,172
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
17.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05201 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Bennington, 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)
$59,798 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
7,245housing units
7,245
Total Housing Units
6,502
Occupied Units
743
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,700
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,129
Median Rent
1963
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05201 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 148 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 166 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 192 |
| 2023 | +18.2% | 227 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 237 |
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 457 business establishments in ZIP 05201, employing approximately 7,391 people with a combined annual payroll of $354,025,000.
457
Businesses
7,391
Employees
$354.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 89 | 19.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 16.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 39 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.1% |
| Information | 12 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.3% |
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 05201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05201
Bennington (05201)
14,851 residents
- 05261 2,738
Pownal (05261)
2,738 residents
- 05257 2,718
North Bennington (05257)
2,718 residents
- 05262 2,547
Shaftsbury (05262)
2,547 residents
- 05352 824
Stamford (05352)
824 residents
- 05260 459
North Pownal (05260)
459 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05257
North Bennington (05257)
$94,375 median income
- 05352
Stamford (05352)
$88,542 median income
- 05260
North Pownal (05260)
$83,083 median income
- 05262
Shaftsbury (05262)
$71,417 median income
- 05261
Pownal (05261)
$62,917 median income
- 05201
Bennington (05201)
$59,798 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05201 ranks #6 of 6 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 05201, 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 (14,851 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 05201 in?
ZIP code 05201 (Bennington) is located in Bennington County, Vermont. Bennington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bennington-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05201?
ZIP code 05201 in Bennington, VT has a population of 14,851 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05201?
The median household income in ZIP 05201 is $59,798, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05201?
The median home value in ZIP 05201 is $212,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05201 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05201?
ZIP code 05201 has 457 business establishments employing approximately 7,391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05201 are: Retail trade (89), Health care and social assistance (76), Other services (except public administration) (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05201?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05201 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 05201?
In ZIP code 05201, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.0% 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 05201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05201 is 17.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05201?
In ZIP code 05201, approximately 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05201 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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