City

Brattleboro, VT

4 ZIP codes  ·  Windham County  ·  Vermont

👥16,848Population
💰$54,599Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$265,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓55.8%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.7%Other: 4.3%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.7%
Asian1.7%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads55.8% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma53 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,594 (22.3%)
Some College1,186 (10.2%)
Associates1,304 (11.2%)
Bachelors802 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree5,683 (48.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 22.3%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 48.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad22.3%
Some College10.2%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate48.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.5%Renter: 35.5%Tenure
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,599 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$265,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,057/mo
Total Housing Units8,487
Vacant Units897

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Brattleboro, VT

Brattleboro is a city in Vermont, located in Windham County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,848 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Brattleboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,599 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Brattleboro is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $265,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,057 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brattleboro is well-educated. 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.41%).

Brattleboro, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Brattleboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05301 16,848 $54,599 $265,200 $1,057 6.0% 55.8% 64.5%