PlainZIP

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
$96,250
Median income
$300,700
Median home value
51.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Vermont average), while per-capita income is $53,453. Local economic indicators show a 8.6% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $300,700 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,202 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bennington County, letting you compare 05250 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 05250

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05250.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 05250?

42.1

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$96,250

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$53,453

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05250 ranks nationally

Arlington, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,250 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,910

Total Housing Units

1,340

Occupied Units

570

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$300,700

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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

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ZIP 05250 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 05250 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 05250 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 05250 ranks #4 of 9 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
12873 Shushan, NY 736 5.7 mi
05776 West Rupert, VT 714 9.9 mi
05254 Manchester, VT 273 6.8 mi
05255 Manchester Center, VT 4,121 7.2 mi
05252 East Arlington, VT 274 7.6 mi
05262 Shaftsbury, VT 2,547 10.2 mi
12865 Salem, NY 3,663 9.9 mi
05251 Dorset, VT 1,350 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bennington County

05201 standard
Bennington, VT
Pop: 14,851
05255 standard
Manchester Center, VT
Pop: 4,121
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 Arlington, VT Vermont

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.

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