ZIP Code 05253 Demographics

Bennington County, Vermont  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 05253 compared to county averages.

Total Population

588

↓ 98.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$38,333

↓ 44.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$380,000

↑ +56.4% vs county

Median Age

50.5 yrs

↓ +8.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

↓ +12.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 05253 compares to Bennington County and Vermont overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 05253 $38k Bennington $69k Vermont $74k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 05253 $380k Bennington $243k Vermont $272k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

36.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

76.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$838

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 05253 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$380,000
Down Payment (20%)$76,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,412P&I: $1921 | Tax: $380 | Ins: $111
Rent (Local Median)
$838
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,574/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 05253, sorted by distance.

05251 3.7 mi away bennington county 05152 4.2 mi away bennington county 05739 6.1 mi away rutland county 05161 10.7 mi away windsor county 05773 11.8 mi away rutland county 05742 13.7 mi away rutland county 05730 14.3 mi away rutland county 05359 15.8 mi away windham county

About Bennington County

Bennington County is located in Vermont and has a total population of 37,326. The county's median household income is $68,558 and median home value is $243,000. ZIP code 05253 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Bennington County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.