ZIP Code 05255
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Manchester Center · Bennington County · Vermont
- Population
- 4,121
- Median income
- $91,058
- Median home value
- $445,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.4%
- Land area
- 102.0 sq mi
40/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▲ 60% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.8
New York
ZIP code 05255 in Manchester Center, Vermont has a population of 4,121. The median household income is $91,058, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $445,500, 60% above the US average. 45.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05255 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.0 square miles in Manchester Center, Bennington County, Vermont. The area is home to 4,121 residents, producing a population density of 40 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 05255 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05255 sits at $91,058 (10% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $61,164. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $445,500 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,030 per month, and 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05255 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, 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 05255 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 05255
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05255.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 30
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 30
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Construction 26
Construction
26 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 05255, Manchester Center, 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
4,121
Population
102.0
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05255?
52.8
Median Age
43.1%
Male
56.9%
Female
1.9%
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?
$91,058
Median Household Income
+10% vs state
$61,164
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
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?
2,469
Total Housing Units
1,697
Occupied Units
772
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$445,500
Median Home Value
+42% vs state
$1,030
Median Rent
1980
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
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
318
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+218%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05255 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 171 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 198 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 220 |
| 2023 | +30.0% | 286 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 318 |
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 317 business establishments in ZIP 05255, employing approximately 2,595 people with a combined annual payroll of $127,758,000.
317
Businesses
2,595
Employees
$127.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 80 | 25.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 26 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.3% |
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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