City

Peru, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Bennington County  ·  Vermont

👥445Population
💰$122,857Median HH Income▲ 61% above avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$444,400Median Home Value▲ 59% above avg
🎓72.8%College Grads▲ 88% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White97.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
7%
18–24
1%
25–44
35%
45–64
36%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads72.8% ▲ 88% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
HS Graduate49 (13.5%)
Some College20 (5.5%)
Associates30 (8.2%)
Bachelors16 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree249 (68.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 13.5%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 68.4%Edu
HS Grad13.5%
Some College5.5%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate68.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
5%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
46%

Financials

Median HH Income$122,857 ▲ 61% above avg
Median Home Value$444,400 ▲ 59% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,192/mo
Total Housing Units709
Vacant Units537

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Peru, VT

Peru is a city in Vermont, located in Bennington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 445 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Peru is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $122,857 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Peru is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $444,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,192 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Peru is highly educated. 72.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Peru
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05152 445 $122,857 $444,400 $1,192 0.7% 72.8% 74.4%