| ZIP Code | 05201 |
|---|---|
| City | Bennington |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Bennington County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 2,134 ft |
| Latitude | 42.869216 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.128532 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 13.3% ▲ 33% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 46 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,845 (28.4%) |
| Some College | 1,254 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 1,414 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 844 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,620 (36.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,428 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $206,200 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,098/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,941 |
| Vacant Units | 780 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,941 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 780 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 05201 is located in Bennington, Vermont, within Bennington County. With a population of 14,966, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.6 years. Economically, 05201 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,428 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05201 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $206,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,098 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 05201 is primarily White (92.10%). Residents are well-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.3%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05201 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 05201 in Bennington, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,966 residents, a median household income of $60,428, and a median home value of $206,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.