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 Moderate-density area
- $65,910
- Median income Near-median income area
- $270,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 47.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 05301 (Brattleboro, VT) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.2 in 2023 to 252.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,322. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $270,900 (14% below the average Vermont ZIP) and median rent is $1,101; 65.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 05301 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 05301?
46.7
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.3%
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?
$65,910
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$45,322
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05301 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Brattleboro, VT household income vs. every Vermont ZIP code
Median household income among 238 reporting Vermont ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,910 19th percentile higher than 19% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,386housing units
8,386
Total Housing Units
7,577
Occupied Units
809
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$270,900
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 05301 vs 05362 →
ZIP 05301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05301
Brattleboro (05301)
16,820 residents
- 05354 2,210
Vernon (05354)
2,210 residents
- 05345 2,119
Newfane (05345)
2,119 residents
- 05342 581
Jacksonville (05342)
581 residents
- 05341 407
East Dover (05341)
407 residents
- 05358 148
West Halifax (05358)
148 residents
- 05362 127
Williamsville (05362)
127 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05301 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05354
Vernon (05354)
$85,682 median income
- 05345
Newfane (05345)
$67,472 median income
- 05301
Brattleboro (05301)
$65,910 median income
- 05342
Jacksonville (05342)
$64,018 median income
- 05341
East Dover (05341)
$54,511 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05301, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,820 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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