| ZIP Code | 05350 |
|---|---|
| City | Readsboro |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Bennington County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,807 ft |
| Latitude | 42.790943 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.97264 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.3 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 6.1% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.9% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 78% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 281 (51.5%) |
| Some College | 42 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 49 (9%) |
| Bachelors | 34 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 140 (25.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,379 ▼ 26% below avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,500 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $704/mo |
| Total Units | 572 |
| Vacant Units | 202 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 572 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 202 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 05350 is located in Readsboro, Vermont, within Bennington County. With a population of 799, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.3 years. Economically, 05350 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,379 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05350 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $199,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $704 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 05350 is primarily White (99.25%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.1%. Household income has declined by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05350 stands at 1.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 92%.
Overall, ZIP code 05350 in Readsboro, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 799 residents, a median household income of $56,379, and a median home value of $199,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.