05152 ZIP Code — Peru, VT

Bennington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05152 is located in Peru, Vermont, within Bennington County. It covers approximately 36.77 square miles and serves a population of 444 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05152

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $410,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($111,591) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 39% 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 — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05152 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

444

population

36.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05152 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05152

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05152. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Peru	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05148 Londonderry (2.9 mi) 05340 Bondville (4.4 mi) 05155 South Londonderry (5.3 mi) 05253 East Dorset (6.2 mi) 05161 Weston (7.5 mi) 05251 Dorset (8.7 mi) 05343 Jamaica (9.2 mi) 05255 Manchester Center (9.3 mi) 05739 Danby (10.3 mi) 05360 West Wardsboro (11.6 mi) 05143 Chester (12.6 mi) 05252 East Arlington (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	444
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	36.77 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	43.2208
Longitude	-72.8960
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	33.7%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	14.9%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

444

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$111,591

Median household income

$65,680

Per capita income

$410,600

Median home value

$1,203

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

679

Housing units

63.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	44	9.9%
18 and over	400	90.1%
65 and over	78	17.6%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Asian 1.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	434	96.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.1%
Asian	5	1.1%
Two or more races	5	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.7%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	14.9%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 24.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	3.6%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	24.1%
Median income	$111,591

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 36.9%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

$500k–$1M 18.4%

$1M+ 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$410,600
Median rent / month	$1,203
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	76.4%
Single-family detached	58.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	22.6%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	36.9%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	11.4%
Propane / LP gas	21.7%
Fuel oil	34.9%
Wood	27.1%
Solar	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	103	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	16	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	14	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	33	19.9%
Households with children under 18	25	15.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	36.7%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.6%	22.5%
Married	69.6%	61.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.5%	7.0%
Divorced	8.3%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 20.9%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 46.3%

Graduate / professional 17.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	63.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	6.5%
Elementary school	15	24.2%
High school	33	53.2%
College / grad school	10	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 47.0%

Construction 13.2%

Retail trade 11.5%

Professional & management 7.7%

Other services 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.5%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	2.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.5%
Government	31.0%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.1%
High blood pressure	28.6%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.7%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	16.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	7.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	15.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	444	100.0%
Spanish	2	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	429	96.6%
Born in same state	424	95.5%
Born in different state	101	22.7%
Foreign born	5	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	15	3.4%
Not a US citizen	15	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	114	25.7%
Italian	69	15.5%
French	51	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	20	4.5%
German	3	0.7%
Irish	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05152

What city is ZIP code 05152 in?

ZIP code 05152 is primarily assigned to Peru, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05152 in?

ZIP code 05152 falls within Bennington County, Vermont.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05152?

63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 05152 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 05152 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05152 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 05152 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05152?

The median home value in ZIP code 05152 is $410,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 05152 in?

ZIP code 05152 observes the EST timezone.