05301 ZIP Code
Brattleboro, Vermont
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 05301 |
| City/Town: | Brattleboro |
| County: | Windham |
| State: | Vermont |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,673 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,616 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,996 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,557 |
| Median Home Value: | $247,600 |
| Land Area: | 144.3 sq miles
373.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8387, -72.6600 |
Population Information (05301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,673 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,816 | 46.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,857 | 53.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 785 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 879 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 687 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 879 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 893 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,028 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,846 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,864 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,321 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,293 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,587 | 15.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,089 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 522 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (05301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $247,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,036 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,557 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,519 | 87.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,038 | 12.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,676 | 62.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,843 | 37.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (05301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,550 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 99 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 504 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,524 | 28.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,942 | 15.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 841 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,653 | 21.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,987 | 23.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (05301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,616 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,522 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,648 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,996 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (05301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,614 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,117 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 497 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,605 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,037 | 74.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 936 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,137 | 14.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (05301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,421 | 92.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 89 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 324 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 28 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 811 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 425 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 421 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 67 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 117 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 221 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (05301 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 293 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 558 | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 697 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 907 | 12.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,201 | 16.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,069 | 14.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 763 | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 979 | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 508 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 544 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (05301 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,437 | 67.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 521 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 22 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 526 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 127 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,257 | 15.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (05301 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 152 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 325 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 761 | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 256 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 855 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 219 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 196 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 510 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 654 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,837 | 35.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 819 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 386 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 147 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (05301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.0% | 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 (05301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,882 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,728 | 58.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,875 | 53.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 667 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (05301 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,416 | 72.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,248 | 43.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,880 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 612 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 285 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,322 | 17.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (05301 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,160 | 60.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 321 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 395 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 721 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 832 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 90 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 566 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 465 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (05301 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 230 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 641 | 7.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 537 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,025 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,388 | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 614 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 568 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 232 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,303 | 38.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (05301 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 408 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,641 | 19.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,513 | 29.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,687 | 31.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 954 | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 354 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (05301 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 240 | 3.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,226 | 16.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 670 | 8.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,320 | 57.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 909 | 12.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 43 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 63 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (05301 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 680 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,748 | 49.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,154 | 28.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 937 | 12.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (05301 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 300 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 183 | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 276 | 5.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 834 | 17.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,620 | 34.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,069 | 22.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 315 | 6.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 79 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (05301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,756 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $875 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,036 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.79 | 2.38 |
Households (05301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,519 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,332 | 31.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 604 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,331 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,125 | 41.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,563 | 20.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,106 | 41.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (05301 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,469 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,378 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,490 | 38.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 152 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,355 | 20.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,742 | 42.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (05301 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,106 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 241 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 179 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,238 | 39.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 648 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 800 | 25.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (05301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,735 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 837 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,549 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,558 | 21.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 244 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,846 | 51.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,468 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (05301 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,020 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,454 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,355 | 55.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,046 | 42.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 998 | 40.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 53 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (05301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,191 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 235 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 482 | 205.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 482 | 205.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 482 | 205.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 178 | 75.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 19 | 8.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 51 | 21.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 19 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 32 | 13.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (05301 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,888 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,326 | 96.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 562 | 3.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 219 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 209 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 134 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (05301 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,519 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,962 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
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