Bennington, VT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 05201 serves a portion of Bennington, Vermont, within Bennington County. This community is home to approximately 12,426 residents, with a median age of 39.1 years. The median household income of $55,488 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $410,611 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 41% owner-occupied and 59% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Bennington is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 98 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 29% and an unemployment rate of 7.3%, 05201 reflects the economic character of Bennington County in Vermont.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 12,426 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,210 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $55,488 | ↓ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $410,611 | ↑ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 98 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | ↑ 87% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 21.0% | ↑ 84% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 29% | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 39.1 yrs | ↑ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 41% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 59% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 5,467 | — |