City

Manchester Center, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Bennington County  ·  Vermont

👥4,086Population
💰$97,037Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂52.2Median Age
🏠$393,800Median Home Value▲ 41% above avg
🎓54.9%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.8% Female 57.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.7%
Asian0.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads54.9% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate600 (21.1%)
Some College349 (12.2%)
Associates335 (11.8%)
Bachelors240 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree1,325 (46.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 46.5%Edu
HS Grad21.1%
Some College12.2%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate46.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,037 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$393,800 ▲ 41% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$695/mo
Total Housing Units2,454
Vacant Units872

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Manchester Center, VT

Manchester Center is a city in Vermont, located in Bennington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,086 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.2 years.

Economically, Manchester Center is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,037 is above the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Manchester Center is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $393,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $695 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manchester Center is well-educated. 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Manchester Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05255 4,086 $97,037 $393,800 $695 3.5% 54.9% 80.7%