| ZIP Code | 05255 |
|---|---|
| City | Manchester Center |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Bennington County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 790 ft |
| Latitude | 43.137766 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.023673 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 15.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| College Grads | 54.9% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 600 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 349 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 335 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 240 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,325 (46.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,037 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $393,800 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $695/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,454 |
| Vacant Units | 872 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,454 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 872 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 05255 is located in Manchester Center, Vermont, within Bennington County. With a population of 4,086, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.2 years. Economically, 05255 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,037 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05255 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $393,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $695 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 05255 is primarily White (95.42%). Residents are well-educated — 54.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.7%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05255 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 05255 in Manchester Center, VT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,086 residents, a median household income of $97,037, and a median home value of $393,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.