| ZIP Code | 05251 |
|---|---|
| City | Dorset |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Bennington County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,182 ft |
| Latitude | 43.265371 |
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| Longitude | -73.081661 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.3 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 15.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| College Grads | 72.1% ▲ 86% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 72% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 97 (10.3%) |
| Some College | 43 (4.6%) |
| Associates | 123 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 26 (2.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 653 (69.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,216 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 99% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $463,500 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,554/mo ↑ 96% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,173 |
| Vacant Units | 609 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,173 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 609 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 05251 is located in Dorset, Vermont, within Bennington County. With a population of 1,395, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.3 years. Economically, 05251 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,216 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05251 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $463,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,554 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 95.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 05251 is primarily White (91.68%). Residents are highly educated — 72.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.6%. Household income has grown by 99% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05251 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 05251 in Dorset, VT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,395 residents, a median household income of $102,216, and a median home value of $463,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.