| ZIP Code | 05260 |
|---|---|
| City | North Pownal |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Bennington County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 682 ft |
| Latitude | 42.811616 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.26265 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.7 yrs ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 69.4% ▲ 79% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 73 (24.8%) |
| Associates | 17 (5.8%) |
| Bachelors | 22 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 182 (61.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,222 ▼ 18% below avg ↓ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $205,900 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 191 |
| Vacant Units | 39 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 191 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 39 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 05260 is located in North Pownal, Vermont, within Bennington County. With a population of 416, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.7 years. Economically, 05260 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,222 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05260 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $205,900 is below the national average. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 05260 is primarily White (93.75%). Residents are highly educated — 69.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Household income has declined by 30% since 2019.
About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 05260 in North Pownal, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 416 residents, a median household income of $62,222, and a median home value of $205,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.