City

Pownal, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Bennington County  ·  Vermont

👥2,200Population
💰$63,724Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$231,500Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 94% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.5% Female 42.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 3.4%Other: 0.6%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic3.4%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 94% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.9%)
HS Graduate497 (33.4%)
Some College268 (18%)
Associates163 (10.9%)
Bachelors186 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree362 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 18%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College18.0%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.8%Renter: 8.2%Tenure
Owner91.8%
Renter8.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,724 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$231,500 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,029
Vacant Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Pownal, VT

Pownal is a city in Vermont, located in Bennington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,200 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Pownal is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,724 is below the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Pownal is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pownal is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.64%).

Pownal, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Pownal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05261 2,200 $63,724 $231,500 9.5% 36.8% 91.8%