Arlington, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05250
Bennington County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,408
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $96,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $300,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arlington pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05250 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 05250 (Arlington, VT) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.9 in 2023 to 251.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 05250 covers 236.7 square miles in Arlington, Bennington County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,408 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05250 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,250 (16% above the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,453. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $300,700 (4% below the average Vermont ZIP) and median rent is $1,202; 88.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bennington County, so 05250 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 05250
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05250.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 9
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 05250, Arlington, 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
3,408
Population
236.7
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05250?
42.1
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
2.1%
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?
$96,250
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$53,453
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05250 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Arlington, 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)
$96,250 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
1,910housing units
1,910
Total Housing Units
1,340
Occupied Units
570
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$300,700
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,202
Median Rent
1968
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05250 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 161 |
| 2021 | +17.0% | 188 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 222 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 230 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 251 |
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 93 business establishments in ZIP 05250, employing approximately 908 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,091,000.
93
Businesses
908
Employees
$52.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 28 | 30.1% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 10.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.2% |
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 05250 vs 12873 →
ZIP 05250 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05255
Manchester Center (05255)
4,121 residents
- 12865
Salem (12865)
3,663 residents
- 05250
Arlington (05250)
3,408 residents
- 05262
Shaftsbury (05262)
2,547 residents
- 05251 1,350
Dorset (05251)
1,350 residents
- 12873 736
Shushan (12873)
736 residents
- 05776 714
West Rupert (05776)
714 residents
- 05252 274
East Arlington (05252)
274 residents
- 05254 273
Manchester (05254)
273 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05250 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05250 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05251
Dorset (05251)
$151,163 median income
- 05254
Manchester (05254)
$122,868 median income
- 12873
Shushan (12873)
$103,239 median income
- 05250
Arlington (05250)
$96,250 median income
- 05255
Manchester Center (05255)
$91,058 median income
- 12865
Salem (12865)
$71,983 median income
- 05262
Shaftsbury (05262)
$71,417 median income
- 05776
West Rupert (05776)
$64,375 median income
- 05252 $58,750
East Arlington (05252)
$58,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05250 ranks #4 of 9 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 05250, 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 (3,408 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 05250 in?
ZIP code 05250 (Arlington) 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 05250?
ZIP code 05250 in Arlington, VT has a population of 3,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05250?
The median household income in ZIP 05250 is $96,250, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05250?
The median home value in ZIP 05250 is $300,700, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05250?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05250 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05250?
ZIP code 05250 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 908 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05250?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05250 are: Construction (28), Retail trade (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05250?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05250 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 05250?
In ZIP code 05250, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.0% 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 05250?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05250 is 22.1 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 05250?
In ZIP code 05250, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05250?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05250 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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