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Manchester Center, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05255

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

4,121
40/sq mi
$91,058
Median income
$445,500
Median home value
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Manchester Center pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05255 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05255 covers 102.0 square miles in Manchester Center, Bennington County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,121 residents on file, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05255 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $445,500 (42% above the state average), median rent at $1,030 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is -. To put 05255 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bennington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 05255

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manchester Center, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05255.

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 05255, Manchester Center, 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

4,121

Population

102.0

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 05255?

52.8

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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

How ZIP 05255 ranks nationally

Manchester Center, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,058 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.4%

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

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 05255 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 05255 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 05255 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 05255 ranks #6 of 8 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 0.7 mi
05251 Dorset, VT 1,350 6.6 mi
05252 East Arlington, VT 274 6.9 mi
05340 Bondville, VT 763 6.7 mi
05253 East Dorset, VT 685 6.8 mi
05250 Arlington, VT 3,408 7.2 mi
05776 West Rupert, VT 714 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bennington County

05201 standard
Bennington, VT
Pop: 14,851
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
05251 standard
Dorset, VT
Pop: 1,350

Related Areas

Bennington County Manchester Center, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05255 in? ▼
ZIP code 05255 (Manchester Center) 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 05255? ▼
ZIP code 05255 in Manchester Center, VT has a population of 4,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05255? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05255 is $91,058, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05255? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05255 is $445,500, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05255? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05255 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05255? ▼
ZIP code 05255 has 317 business establishments employing approximately 2,595 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05255? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05255 are: Retail trade (80), Accommodation and food services (41), Professional, scientific, and technical services (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05255? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05255 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 05255? ▼
In ZIP code 05255, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.4% 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 05255? ▼
In ZIP code 05255, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05255? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05255 is 18.1% 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.