05257 ZIP Code — North Bennington, VT

Bennington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05257 is located in North Bennington, Vermont, within Bennington County. It covers approximately 17.49 square miles and serves a population of 3,022 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05257

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 $282,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($89,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05257 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,022

population

17.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05257 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05257

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05257. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Bennington	Acceptable
North Bennington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05262 Shaftsbury (2.4 mi) 12057 Eagle Bridge (5.6 mi) 05201 Bennington (6.4 mi) 12090 Hoosick Falls (8.5 mi) 05260 North Pownal (10.5 mi) 12816 Cambridge (10.5 mi) 12873 Shushan (11.3 mi) 05252 East Arlington (11.3 mi) 05250 Arlington (11.5 mi) 05261 Pownal (12.9 mi) 12094 Johnsonville (13.7 mi) 05352 Stamford (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,022
Population density	173 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	17.49 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	42.9644
Longitude	-73.2428
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	39.7%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,022

Population

173

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$89,083

Median household income

$42,040

Per capita income

$282,400

Median home value

$1,306

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

920

Housing units

48.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

153

15–19

151

226

20–24

223

131

25–34

129

117

35–44

115

156

45–54

153

55–59

60–64

208

65–74

204

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	530	17.5%
18 and over	2,492	82.5%
65 and over	782	25.9%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Asian 2.2%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,731	86.4%
Two or more races	145	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	138	4.4%
Asian	70	2.2%
Other race	48	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.5%
Black or African American	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 17.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	17.2%
Median income	$89,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 32.2%

$300k–$500k 34.3%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$282,400
Median rent / month	$1,306
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	38.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Fuel oil	63.5%
Wood	11.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	509	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	36	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	127	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	218	24.5%
Households with children under 18	277	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	416	46.7%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.3%	35.5%
Married	41.0%	42.4%
Separated	2.3%	0.9%
Widowed	5.4%	12.9%
Divorced	10.0%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 30.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	48.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	6.2%
Kindergarten	37	4.2%
Elementary school	179	20.2%
High school	132	14.9%
College / grad school	483	54.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Professional & management 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Retail trade 14.3%

Information 5.0%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Construction 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Other services 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.6%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	5.1%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.5%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.4%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 29.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.1%
High blood pressure	22.3%
High cholesterol	24.3%
Diabetes	6.4%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	21.0%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.9%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	15.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	70.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	188	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,879	95.3%
Spanish	12	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,888	95.6%
Born in same state	2,839	93.9%
Born in different state	1,126	37.3%
Foreign born	49	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	134	4.4%
Not a US citizen	23	17.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	573	19%
Italian	467	15.5%
Arab	229	7.6%
German	124	4.1%
English	64	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	61	2%
Dutch	10	0.3%
Norwegian	5	0.2%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.5%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05257

What city is ZIP code 05257 in?

ZIP code 05257 is primarily assigned to North Bennington, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05257 in?

ZIP code 05257 falls within Bennington County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05257 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 05257 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05257 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 05257 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05257?

49% 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 05257?

ZIP code 05257 has an estimated population of 3,022 residents, with a density of 173 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05257 in?

ZIP code 05257 observes the EST timezone.