| ZIP Code | 05101 |
|---|---|
| City | Bellows Falls |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Windham County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 871 ft |
| Latitude | 43.161506 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.485605 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 14.4% ▲ 44% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 878 (29.2%) |
| Some College | 379 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 566 (18.9%) |
| Bachelors | 177 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,002 (33.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,625 ≈ Avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $187,700 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,081/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,296 |
| Vacant Units | 383 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,296 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 383 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 05101 is located in Bellows Falls, Vermont, within Windham County. With a population of 4,135, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.4 years. Economically, 05101 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,625 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05101 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $187,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,081 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 05101 is primarily White (90.18%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.4%. Household income has grown by 66% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05101 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 05101 in Bellows Falls, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,135 residents, a median household income of $71,625, and a median home value of $187,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.