ZIP Code 05254
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Manchester · Bennington County · Vermont
- Population
- 273
- Median income
- $122,868
- Median home value
- $558,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 67.5%
- Land area
- 5.2 sq mi
52/sq mi
▲ 61% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 101% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 62.4
New York
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05254?
62.4
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
9.8%
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?
$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?
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
$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.
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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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