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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
$59,798
Median income
$212,700
Median home value
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Vermont average), while per-capita income is $37,172. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $212,700 (32% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,129 monthly, and 60.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bennington County, so you can benchmark 05201 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 05201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bennington, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05201.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 05201?

45.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$59,798

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$37,172

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

17.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05201 ranks nationally

Bennington, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,798 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,245

Total Housing Units

6,502

Occupied Units

743

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.9%
Renter 39.1%

$212,700

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 05201 vs 05262 →

ZIP 05201 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 05201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 05201 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 05201 ranks #6 of 6 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
05262 Shaftsbury, VT 2,547 6.9 mi
05261 Pownal, VT 2,738 7.4 mi
05352 Stamford, VT 824 7.2 mi
05257 North Bennington, VT 2,718 7.8 mi
05260 North Pownal, VT 459 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bennington County

05255 standard
Manchester Center, VT
Pop: 4,121
05250 standard
Arlington, VT
Pop: 3,408
05261 standard
Pownal, VT
Pop: 2,738
05257 standard
North Bennington, VT
Pop: 2,718
05262 standard
Shaftsbury, VT
Pop: 2,547
05251 standard
Dorset, VT
Pop: 1,350

Related Areas

Bennington County Bennington, VT Vermont

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.

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