City

Bethel, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Windsor County  ·  Vermont

👥2,879Population
💰$86,964Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$234,500Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 1.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.5%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian0.5%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
HS Graduate643 (33.3%)
Some College234 (12.1%)
Associates176 (9.1%)
Bachelors289 (15%)
Graduate Degree591 (30.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
HS Grad33.3%
Some College12.1%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,964 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$234,500 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,287/mo
Total Housing Units1,500
Vacant Units365

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Bethel, VT

Bethel is a city in Vermont, located in Windsor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,879 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Bethel is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,964 is near the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bethel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $234,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,287 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethel is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.7%).

Bethel, VT offers residents above-average earning potential within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Bethel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05032 2,879 $86,964 $234,500 $1,287 2.2% 45.5% 77.1%