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Brattleboro, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05301

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

16,820
43/sq mi
$65,910
Median income
$270,900
Median home value
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05301 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont, home to 16,820 residents across 388.5 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05301 reports a modest median household income of $65,910 (21% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $45,322. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. The typical home here is valued at $270,900 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,101 monthly, and 65.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 05301 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 05301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brattleboro, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05301.

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 05301, Brattleboro, 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

16,820

Population

388.5

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05301?

46.7

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$65,910

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$45,322

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05301 ranks nationally

Brattleboro, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,910 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,386

Total Housing Units

7,577

Occupied Units

809

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$270,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,101

Median Rent

1964

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05301 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 161
2021 +11.6% 179
2022 +17.6% 211
2023 +17.4% 247
2024 +2.2% 253

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 715 business establishments in ZIP 05301, employing approximately 8,507 people with a combined annual payroll of $452,135,000.

715

Businesses

8,507

Employees

$452.1M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 104 14.6%
Retail trade 99 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 81 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 80 11.2%
Construction 60 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 8.4%
Manufacturing 48 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 4.9%
Educational services 28 3.9%
Finance and insurance 27 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 3.5%
Information 19 2.7%
Wholesale trade 17 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.1%
Utilities 6 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.4%

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 05301 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 05301 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 05301 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 05301 ranks #3 of 5 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
05362 Williamsville, VT 127 6.2 mi
05358 West Halifax, VT 148 6.5 mi
05345 Newfane, VT 2,119 9.6 mi
05342 Jacksonville, VT 581 8.7 mi
05354 Vernon, VT 2,210 9.0 mi
05341 East Dover, VT 407 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Windham County

05346 standard
Putney, VT
Pop: 5,184
05101 standard
Bellows Falls, VT
Pop: 4,643
05354 standard
Vernon, VT
Pop: 2,210
05345 standard
Newfane, VT
Pop: 2,119
05363 standard
Wilmington, VT
Pop: 2,021
05148 standard
Londonderry, VT
Pop: 1,140

Related Areas

Windham County Brattleboro, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05301 in? ▼
ZIP code 05301 (Brattleboro) is located in Windham County, Vermont. Windham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/windham-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05301? ▼
ZIP code 05301 in Brattleboro, VT has a population of 16,820 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05301 is $65,910, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05301 is $270,900, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05301 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05301? ▼
ZIP code 05301 has 715 business establishments employing approximately 8,507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05301 are: Health care and social assistance (104), Retail trade (99), Accommodation and food services (81). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05301 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 05301? ▼
In ZIP code 05301, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 05301? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05301 is 20.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05301? ▼
In ZIP code 05301, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05301 is 15.0% 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.