05776 ZIP Code — West Rupert, VT

Bennington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05776 is located in West Rupert, Vermont, within Bennington County. It covers approximately 23.52 square miles and serves a population of 346 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05776

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 $211,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,603. 49% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 05776 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

346

population

23.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05776 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05776

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05776. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Rupert	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05251 Dorset (6.5 mi) 05761 Pawlet (6.7 mi) 05775 West Pawlet (6.8 mi) 12865 Salem (8.8 mi) 05255 Manchester Center (9.1 mi) 05253 East Dorset (9.1 mi) 12832 Granville (9.6 mi) 05250 Arlington (9.9 mi) 05739 Danby (11.5 mi) 12838 Hartford (11.9 mi) 12873 Shushan (12.1 mi) 12823 Cossayuna (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	346
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	23.52 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.2656
Longitude	-73.1885
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	49.8%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

346

Population

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$50,603

Median household income

$24,542

Per capita income

$211,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

215

Housing units

16.9%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	81	23.4%
18 and over	265	76.6%
65 and over	110	31.8%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	346	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	26.1%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
Median income	$50,603

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 30.8%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 23.3%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$211,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	40.8%
Single-family detached	93.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	21.0%
1990–1999	1.3%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	61.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	10.7%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	12.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	47.8%
2 vehicles	49.3%
3 or more	0.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	88.4%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	81	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	13	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	41	29.7%
Households with children under 18	49	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	51.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	19.0%
Married	60.8%	51.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.3%
Divorced	9.1%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 54.3%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	36	50.0%
High school	36	50.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Retail trade 20.7%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Professional & management 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Construction 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.2%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	13.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.6

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.9%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	4.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.8%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	337	97.4%
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)	346	100.0%
Born in same state	346	100.0%
Born in different state	100	28.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	92	26.6%
Arab	76	22%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	36	10.4%
English	33	9.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	79.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05776

What city is ZIP code 05776 in?

ZIP code 05776 is primarily assigned to West Rupert, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05776 in?

ZIP code 05776 falls within Bennington County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05776 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 05776 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05776 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 05776 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 05776 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 05776 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05776 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 05776 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 05776 in?

ZIP code 05776 observes the EST timezone.