05253 ZIP Code — East Dorset, VT

Bennington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05253 is located in East Dorset, Vermont, within Bennington County. It covers approximately 13.11 square miles and serves a population of 588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05253

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $380,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($38,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05253 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

588

population

13.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05253 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05253

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Dorset	Acceptable
East Dorset	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05251 Dorset (2.6 mi) 05152 Peru (6.2 mi) 05739 Danby (6.6 mi) 05255 Manchester Center (6.7 mi) 05340 Bondville (7.6 mi) 05148 Londonderry (7.8 mi) 05776 West Rupert (9.1 mi) 05761 Pawlet (9.9 mi) 05161 Weston (10.6 mi) 05155 South Londonderry (11.5 mi) 05250 Arlington (12.5 mi) 05775 West Pawlet (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	588
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	13.11 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	43.2572
Longitude	-73.0086
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	802

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	7.9%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

588

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$38,333

Median household income

$35,457

Per capita income

$380,000

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

311

Housing units

55.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	12.6%
18 and over	514	87.4%
65 and over	121	20.6%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Group	Count	%
White	549	88.4%
Two or more races	39	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	33	5.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	7.9%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 16.1%

$10k–$15k 13.7%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 4.8%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.1%
$10k–$15k	13.7%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	4.8%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$38,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 25.2%

$500k–$1M 33.8%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$380,000
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	76.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	31.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.3%
1 bedroom	15.0%
2 bedrooms	10.0%
3 bedrooms	35.2%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	12.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	46.2%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	15.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	63.4%
Wood	18.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	9	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	63	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	98	33.6%
Households with children under 18	34	11.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	31.2%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.1%	30.1%
Married	66.2%	43.3%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	12.4%	13.1%
Divorced	0.0%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 36.2%

Graduate / professional 18.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	55.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	16.3%
Elementary school	34	69.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	7	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 15.2%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Retail trade 12.6%

Professional & management 8.9%

Other services 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.4%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	19.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.6%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.8%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	28.7%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.5%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	7.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	556	94.6%
Spanish	21	3.8%
Other Indo-European	5	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	2.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	567	96.4%
Born in same state	567	96.4%
Born in different state	279	47.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	3.6%
Not a US citizen	5	23.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	145	24.7%
French	88	15%
Arab	44	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	1.5%
English	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.7%
Internet access	95.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05253

What city is ZIP code 05253 in?

ZIP code 05253 is primarily assigned to East Dorset, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05253 in?

ZIP code 05253 falls within Bennington County, Vermont.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05253?

55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05253?

16% of residents in ZIP code 05253 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05253?

The median home value in ZIP code 05253 is $380,000.

Does ZIP code 05253 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 05253 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 05253 in?

ZIP code 05253 observes the EST timezone.