05201 ZIP Code
Bennington, Vermont
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 05201 |
| City/Town: | Bennington |
| County: | Bennington |
| State: | Vermont |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,901 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,257 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,877 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,086 |
| Median Home Value: | $193,000 |
| Land Area: | 99.1 sq miles
256.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8692, -73.1285 |
Population Information (05201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,901 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,079 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,822 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 561 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 775 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 875 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 861 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 949 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,766 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,465 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,814 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,018 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,336 | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,982 | 13.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 899 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 600 | 4.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (05201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $193,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $998 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,086 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,169 | 87.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 917 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,764 | 61.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,405 | 39.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (05201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,880 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 275 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 631 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,257 | 29.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,233 | 20.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 870 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,904 | 17.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,710 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (05201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,257 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,915 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,372 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,877 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (05201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,122 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,690 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 310 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,378 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,258 | 78.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 866 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 556 | 8.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (05201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,931 | 93.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 103 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 164 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 58 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 608 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 230 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 404 | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 212 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 119 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 46 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (05201 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 446 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 339 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 490 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 680 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 783 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,045 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 730 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 824 | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 507 | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 325 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (05201 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,821 | 72.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 605 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 35 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 222 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 206 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 786 | 11.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (05201 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 116 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 257 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 834 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 66 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,143 | 17.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 247 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 171 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 208 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 451 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,215 | 33.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 442 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 301 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 239 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (05201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (05201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,640 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,207 | 55.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,731 | 51.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 730 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (05201 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,049 | 65.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,532 | 41.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,676 | 27.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 818 | 13.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 435 | 7.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,316 | 21.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (05201 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,283 | 60.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 105 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 407 | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 938 | 13.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 500 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 105 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 423 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 325 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (05201 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 208 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 372 | 5.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 461 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 732 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,195 | 16.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 949 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 597 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 367 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,205 | 31.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (05201 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 328 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,171 | 16.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,632 | 23.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,506 | 35.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,043 | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 406 | 5.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (05201 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 158 | 2.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 744 | 12.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 434 | 7.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,333 | 70.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 392 | 6.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 93 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (05201 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 853 | 13.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,444 | 39.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,964 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 908 | 14.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (05201 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 295 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 181 | 4.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 652 | 17.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 886 | 23.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 969 | 25.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 595 | 15.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 171 | 4.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 15 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (05201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,520 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $869 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $998 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (05201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,169 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,417 | 39.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 691 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,192 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,111 | 34.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,318 | 21.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,321 | 37.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (05201 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,898 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,275 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,512 | 42.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 185 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 733 | 12.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,140 | 36.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (05201 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,245 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 218 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 246 | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,245 | 38.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 655 | 20.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 881 | 27.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (05201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,101 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,143 | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,370 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,328 | 23.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 99 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,823 | 54.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,406 | 42.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (05201 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,317 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,461 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 646 | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 693 | 47.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 537 | 36.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 122 | 8.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (05201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,503 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 130 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 398 | 306.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 398 | 306.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 398 | 306.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 94 | 72.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 66 | 50.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 26 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 29 | 22.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (05201 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,340 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,733 | 95.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 607 | 4.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 254 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 280 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 5 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 68 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (05201 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,169 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,648 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Bennington, VT05201