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East Arlington, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05252

Bennington County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

274
3/sq mi
$58,750
Median income
$217,500
Median home value
39.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Arlington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05252 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05252 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Arlington, Bennington County, Vermont, home to just 274 residents across 101.5 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05252 reports a modest median household income of $58,750 (29% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $24,624. Poverty here runs at 10.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. Housing costs here run $217,500 for a typical home value (31% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,385 a month; 79.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bennington County, so you can benchmark 05252 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 05252

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Arlington, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05252.

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 05252, East 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

274

Population

101.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 05252?

38.9

Median Age

40.9%

Male

59.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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?

$58,750

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$24,624

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 05252 ranks nationally

East Arlington, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,750 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 81.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.0%

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

What does housing look like?

207

Total Housing Units

143

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

3.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$217,500

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,385

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 05252, employing approximately 77 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,770,000.

15

Businesses

77

Employees

$5.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Information 4 26.7%
Construction 3 20.0%
Retail trade 3 20.0%

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 05252 vs 05254 →

ZIP 05252 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 05252 ranks #5 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 05252 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 05252 ranks #7 of 7 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
05254 Manchester, VT 273 6.2 mi
05255 Manchester Center, VT 4,121 6.9 mi
05262 Shaftsbury, VT 2,547 6.8 mi
05360 West Wardsboro, VT 251 7.4 mi
05250 Arlington, VT 3,408 7.6 mi
05340 Bondville, VT 763 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bennington County

05201 standard
Bennington, VT
Pop: 14,851
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

Related Areas

Bennington County East Arlington, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05252 in? ▼
ZIP code 05252 (East 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 05252? ▼
ZIP code 05252 in East Arlington, VT has a population of 274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05252? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05252 is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05252? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05252 is $217,500, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05252? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05252 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05252? ▼
ZIP code 05252 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 77 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05252? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05252 are: Information (4), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05252? ▼
In ZIP code 05252, 81.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05252? ▼
In ZIP code 05252, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05252? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05252 is 10.1% 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.