05262 ZIP Code — Shaftsbury, VT

Bennington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05262 is located in Shaftsbury, Vermont, within Bennington County. It covers approximately 72.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,949 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05262

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 $239,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,741. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 41% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05262 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,949

population

72.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05262 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05262

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05262. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shaftsbury	Acceptable
Shaftsbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05257 North Bennington (2.4 mi) 05201 Bennington (5.7 mi) 12057 Eagle Bridge (7.7 mi) 05252 East Arlington (9 mi) 05250 Arlington (10 mi) 12090 Hoosick Falls (10.8 mi) 12873 Shushan (11.3 mi) 12816 Cambridge (11.6 mi) 05260 North Pownal (11.9 mi) 05261 Pownal (13.9 mi) 05352 Stamford (14.5 mi) 05360 West Wardsboro (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,949
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	72.13 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	42.9798
Longitude	-73.2010
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	30.0%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	38.2%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	12.8%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,949

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$101,741

Median household income

$38,535

Per capita income

$239,800

Median home value

$834

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

783

Housing units

43.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

125

45–54

115

55–59

117

60–64

107

169

65–74

155

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	448	23.0%
18 and over	1,501	77.0%
65 and over	416	21.3%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,921	97.2%
Hispanic or Latino	28	1.4%
Two or more races	28	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	38.2%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	12.8%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 12.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	27.4%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	12.0%
Median income	$101,741

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 52.7%

$300k–$500k 22.3%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$239,800
Median rent / month	$834
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	93.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	28.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	8.1%
2 vehicles	78.6%
3 or more	8.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Fuel oil	53.0%
Wood	18.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	536	77.3%
Cohabiting couple	15	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	51	7.4%
Female householder, no spouse	91	13.1%
Households with children under 18	224	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	264	38.1%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	10.3%
Married	66.0%	76.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.6%
Divorced	6.4%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 6.1%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 29.2%

Graduate / professional 14.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	43.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	10.9%
Kindergarten	19	3.8%
Elementary school	325	64.6%
High school	9	1.8%
College / grad school	95	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.6%

Manufacturing 31.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Professional & management 5.2%

Retail trade 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Construction 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.4%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	2.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.8%
High blood pressure	28.2%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	17.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,872	96.0%
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)	1,949	100.0%
Born in same state	1,949	100.0%
Born in different state	984	50.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	365	18.7%
French	346	17.8%
Arab	163	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	78	4%
English	34	1.7%
Norwegian	18	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05262

What city is ZIP code 05262 in?

ZIP code 05262 is primarily assigned to Shaftsbury, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05262 in?

ZIP code 05262 falls within Bennington County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05262 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 05262 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05262 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 05262 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05262?

ZIP code 05262 has an estimated population of 1,949 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05262?

The median household income in ZIP code 05262 is $101,741, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05262 in?

ZIP code 05262 observes the EST timezone.