05260 ZIP Code — North Pownal, VT

Bennington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05260 is located in North Pownal, Vermont, within Bennington County. It covers approximately 5.78 square miles and serves a population of 263 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05260

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 $196,900.

Median household income is $58,640. 76% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05260 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

263

population

5.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05260 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05260

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05260. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Pownal	Acceptable
North Pownal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05261 Pownal (3.5 mi) 12090 Hoosick Falls (6.9 mi) 12138 Petersburg (8 mi) 05201 Bennington (9.2 mi) 05352 Stamford (9.7 mi) 05257 North Bennington (10.5 mi) 12022 Berlin (10.7 mi) 12052 Cropseyville (11.7 mi) 01267 Williamstown (11.8 mi) 05262 Shaftsbury (11.9 mi) 12094 Johnsonville (12.1 mi) 12057 Eagle Bridge (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	263
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	5.78 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.8135
Longitude	-73.2655
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	20.4%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	60.2%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

263

Population

People per sq mi

72.5

Median age

$58,640

Median household income

$33,205

Per capita income

$196,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

58.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	32	12.2%
18 and over	231	87.8%
65 and over	161	61.2%
Median age	72.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	251	95.4%
Two or more races	12	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.4%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	60.2%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	6.0%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 25.6%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 29.1%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	25.6%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	29.1%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
Median income	$58,640

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 32.5%

$200k–$300k 38.5%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	32.0%
Single-family detached	94.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	29.7%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	43.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	37.2%
3 bedrooms	14.5%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	19.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	71.8%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	73.5%
Wood	17.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	71.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	33	28.2%
Households with children under 18	15	12.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	86.3%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	21.4%
Married	100.0%	55.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.6%
Divorced	0.0%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 1.4%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 36.3%

Graduate / professional 22.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	58.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	15.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	27	84.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 70.8%

Other services 16.7%

Public administration 12.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.7%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.3%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	16.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.4%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.1%
Retirement income	47.9%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.0%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	13.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.6%
Public insurance	71.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	258	98.1%
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)	263	100.0%
Born in same state	263	100.0%
Born in different state	53	20.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	107	40.7%
Italian	33	12.5%
Arab	31	11.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	4.6%
German	9	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	97.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05260

What city is ZIP code 05260 in?

ZIP code 05260 is primarily assigned to North Pownal, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05260 in?

ZIP code 05260 falls within Bennington County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05260 have an older population?

61% of residents in ZIP code 05260 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05260 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 05260 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05260?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05260?

ZIP code 05260 has an estimated population of 263 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05260 in?

ZIP code 05260 observes the EST timezone.