05350 ZIP Code — Readsboro, VT

Bennington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05350 is located in Readsboro, Vermont, within Bennington County. It covers approximately 36.36 square miles and serves a population of 765 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05350

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 $210,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,250) 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. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05350 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

765

population

36.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05350 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05350

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05350. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Readsboro	Acceptable
Readsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05352 Stamford (5.2 mi) 05361 Whitingham (5.3 mi) 05363 Wilmington (6.7 mi) 01367 Rowe (7.5 mi) 01247 North Adams (9.2 mi) 05342 Jacksonville (9.5 mi) 05201 Bennington (11.3 mi) 01346 Heath (11.7 mi) 05358 West Halifax (11.9 mi) 05261 Pownal (12.2 mi) 01339 Charlemont (12.6 mi) 05356 West Dover (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	765
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	36.36 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	42.7997
Longitude	-72.9753
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	46.0%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

765

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$39,633

Per capita income

$210,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

482

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	75	9.8%
18 and over	690	90.2%
65 and over	149	19.5%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	762	99.6%
Two or more races	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	36.8%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	27.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	42.4%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	12.3%
Propane / LP gas	18.6%
Fuel oil	36.7%
Wood	23.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	139	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	17	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	104	29.8%
Female householder, no spouse	89	25.5%
Households with children under 18	44	12.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	34.1%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	36.3%
Married	44.6%	39.5%
Separated	2.5%	0.5%
Widowed	0.9%	8.0%
Divorced	14.6%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.3%
Kindergarten	6	7.6%
Elementary school	31	39.2%
High school	16	20.3%
College / grad school	25	31.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.2%

Retail trade 14.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Construction 9.7%

Other services 7.4%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Professional & management 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	35.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.3%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.4%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	31.4%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	739	96.6%
Spanish	3	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	751	98.2%
Born in same state	744	97.3%
Born in different state	135	17.6%
Foreign born	7	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.8%
Not a US citizen	8	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	158	20.7%
Italian	112	14.6%
German	52	6.8%
Arab	26	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	0.7%
Norwegian	3	0.4%
Irish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05350

What city is ZIP code 05350 in?

ZIP code 05350 is primarily assigned to Readsboro, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05350 in?

ZIP code 05350 falls within Bennington County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05350 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 05350 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05350?

ZIP code 05350 has an estimated population of 765 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05350?

The median household income in ZIP code 05350 is $56,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05350?

The median home value in ZIP code 05350 is $210,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 05350 in?

ZIP code 05350 observes the EST timezone.