City

Shaftsbury, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Bennington County  ·  Vermont

👥1,979Population
💰$88,417Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$245,700Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓52.9%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Other: 5.3%Race
White94.7%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
34%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads52.9% ▲ 36% above avg
HS Graduate506 (38.2%)
Some College66 (5%)
Associates53 (4%)
Bachelors242 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree459 (34.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 5%Associates: 4%Bachelors: 18.3%Graduate: 34.6%Edu
HS Grad38.2%
Some College5.0%
Associates4.0%
Bachelors18.3%
Graduate34.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,417 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$245,700 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$742/mo
Total Housing Units922
Vacant Units189

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Shaftsbury, VT

Shaftsbury is a city in Vermont, located in Bennington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,979 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Shaftsbury is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,417 is above the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Shaftsbury is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $245,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $742 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shaftsbury is well-educated. 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shaftsbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05262 1,979 $88,417 $245,700 $742 0.0% 52.9% 93.3%