ZIP Code 05254

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Manchester · Bennington County · Vermont

Population
273

52/sq mi

Median income
$122,868

▲ 61% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$558,300

▲ 101% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
67.5%

Median age 62.4

Land area
5.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 05254 in Manchester, Vermont has a population of 273. The median household income is $122,868, which is 61% above the national average. Median home value is $558,300, 101% above the US average. 67.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05254 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.2 square miles in Manchester, Bennington County, Vermont. The area is home to 273 residents, producing a population density of 52 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 05254 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05254 sits at $122,868 (48% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $56,664. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $558,300 (78% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 69.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05254 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bennington County, so you can benchmark 05254 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 05254

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05254.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05254, Manchester, VT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

273

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05254?

62.4

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$122,868

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$56,664

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.5%

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

What does housing look like?

406

Total Housing Units

167

Occupied Units

239

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.5%
Renter 30.5%

$558,300

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 05254, employing approximately 970 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,020,000.

43

Businesses

970

Employees

$51.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 10 23.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.6%
Retail trade 3 7.0%
Finance and insurance 3 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.0%

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 05254 vs 05255 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05255 Manchester Center, VT 4,121 0.7 mi
05252 East Arlington, VT 274 6.2 mi
05251 Dorset, VT 1,350 7.3 mi
05340 Bondville, VT 763 6.7 mi
05250 Arlington, VT 3,408 6.8 mi
05253 East Dorset, VT 685 7.4 mi
05776 West Rupert, VT 714 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05254 in?
ZIP code 05254 (Manchester) 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 05254?
ZIP code 05254 in Manchester, VT has a population of 273 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05254?
The median household income in ZIP 05254 is $122,868, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05254?
The median home value in ZIP 05254 is $558,300, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05254?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05254 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05254?
ZIP code 05254 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 970 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05254?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05254 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05254?
In ZIP code 05254, 76.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.5% 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 05254?
In ZIP code 05254, approximately 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05254?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05254 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Manchester, VT

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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