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Bennington County
Manchester, VT
05254
05254 ZIP Code — Manchester, VT
Bennington County, Vermont
ZIP code 05254 is located in
Manchester ,
Vermont ,
within Bennington County .
It covers approximately 2.51 square miles and serves a population of
439 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 802 .
About ZIP code 05254
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $462,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($89,018) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 42% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 05254 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
439
Population density
175 / sq mi
State FIPS
50
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
2.51 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
43.1625
Longitude
-73.0700
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
802
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
12.5%
43.2%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
18.1%
30.3%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
37.5%
21.0%
22.5%
Over $200k
31.9%
5.4%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$89,018
Median household income
$462,500
Median home value
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 25 5.7% 18 and over 414 94.3% 65 and over 98 22.3% Median age 62.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.7%
Group Count % White 388 80.5% Hispanic or Latino 43 8.9% Other race 31 6.4% Two or more races 12 2.5% Black or African American 8 1.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
12.5%
43.2%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
18.1%
30.3%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
37.5%
21.0%
22.5%
Over $200k
31.9%
5.4%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.8% $15k–$25k 2.5% $35k–$50k 6.2% $50k–$75k 24.2% $75k–$100k 14.3% $100k–$150k 13.7% $150k–$200k 13.0% $200k+ 14.3% Median income $89,018
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $462,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 75.2% Renter occupied 24.8% Vacant 62.0% Single-family detached 59.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.2% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.1% 2000–2009 4.0% 1990–1999 9.2% 1980–1989 27.8% 1970–1979 15.6% 1960–1969 4.0% 1950–1959 2.1% 1940–1949 1.4% 1939 or earlier 33.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 28.8% 3 bedrooms 29.5% 4 bedrooms 26.9% 5+ bedrooms 14.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 32.9% 2 vehicles 54.0% 3 or more 13.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.3% Electricity 19.3% Propane / LP gas 15.5% Fuel oil 55.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 96 59.6% Cohabiting couple 25 15.5% Male householder, no spouse 5 3.1% Female householder, no spouse 35 21.7% Households with children under 18 9 5.6% Households with seniors (65+) 81 50.3% Average household size 2.55
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.0% 5.1% Married 48.5% 54.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 29.0% Divorced 11.5% 11.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
6.5%
Graduate / professional
33.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 61.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 4.4% Kindergarten 8 8.8% Elementary school 11 12.1% High school 23 25.3% College / grad school 45 49.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
28.0%
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Professional & management
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.2% Service 32.6% Sales & office 30.1% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 4.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 91.7% Government 4.1% Self-employed 4.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 45.7% Carpool 10.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 41.5% Other means 2.4% Avg commute (minutes) 18.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
19.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.5% Retirement income 32.3% Supplemental Security 15.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 23.5% High blood pressure 33.3% High cholesterol 33.3% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 32.0% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.5% Cancer 10.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.0% Binge drinking 13.7% No physical activity 19.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.3% Depression 23.0% Fair or poor health 12.3% Poor mental health 11.7% Poor physical health 10.0% No health insurance 8.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 70.3% Cholesterol screening 93.5% Teeth loss 12.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 24 5.8%
Disability % Any disability 13.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.9% 65 and over 13.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 77.7% Public insurance 43.7% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 433 98.6% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 401 91.3% Born in same state 401 91.3% Born in different state 38 8.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 38 8.7% Not a US citizen 30 78.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 169 38.5% French 54 12.3% Arab 38 8.7%
Ancestry Count % English 5 1.1% Dutch 5 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.7% Internet access 86.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05254
What city is ZIP code 05254 in?
ZIP code 05254 is primarily assigned to Manchester, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05254 in?
ZIP code 05254 falls within Bennington County, Vermont.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 05254?
62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 05254 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 05254 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05254?
16% of residents in ZIP code 05254 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05254?
The median home value in ZIP code 05254 is $462,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 05254 in?
ZIP code 05254 observes the EST timezone.
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