| ZIP Code | 05261 |
|---|---|
| City | Pownal |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Bennington County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft |
| Latitude | 42.768893 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.211264 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 36.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 9.5% ▲ 94% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 497 (33.4%) |
| Some College | 268 (18%) |
| Associates | 163 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 186 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 362 (24.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,724 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,500 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,029 |
| Vacant Units | 140 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,029 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 140 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 05261 is located in Pownal, Vermont, within Bennington County. With a population of 2,200, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.6 years. Economically, 05261 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,724 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05261 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $231,500 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 05261 is primarily White (93.64%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.6%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05261 stands at 9.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 05261 in Pownal, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,200 residents, a median household income of $63,724, and a median home value of $231,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.