ZIP Code 05261, Vermont
ZIP Code 05261 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 05261 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Bennington County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,171. The land area covers 29.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,171 | ±300 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs | ±8.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 947 | ±152 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,035 | ±174 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 947 | ±152 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 88 | ±81 |
| Median Home Value | $260,000 | ±$44,595 |
| Median Gross Rent | $932 | ±$174 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,917 | ±$13,258 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,597 | ±$6,473 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | ±4.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 171 | ±102 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | ±5.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,157 | ±215 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.9% | ±7.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF BENNINGTON
GUS Population: 37,039 (2024)
ID: 140618
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
207 SOUTH ST, BENNINGTON VT 05201-2247
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Florida, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BERLIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | CHERRY PLAIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bennington, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Adams, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | North Adams, MA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | North Adams, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Clarksburg, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | North Adams, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | North Adams, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Williams College
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College | 3.9 mi away | 880 Main St, Williamstown, MA, 01267 |
4135973131
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SOLOMON WRIGHT PUBLIC
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 97 MAIN ST., POWNAL, VT, 05261 |
(802) 823-5400
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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College | 7.7 mi away | 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247-4100 |
4136625000
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DAVID & JOYCE MILNE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 1095 MAIN STREET, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA, 01267 |
(413) 458-5369
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Charles H McCann Technical School
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College Vocational | 9.1 mi away | 70 Hodges Cross Rd, North Adams, MA, 01247-3999 |
4136635383181
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CLARKSBURG TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 711 WEST CROSS ROAD, CLARKSBURG, MA, 01247 |
(413) 664-6050
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Bennington College
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College | 10.5 mi away | One College Drive, Bennington, VT, 05201-6003 |
8024425401
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PETERSBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 69 MAIN STREET, PETERSBURGH, NY, 12138 |
(518) 658-2927
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Berkshire Community College
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College | 22.0 mi away | 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201-5786 |
4134994660
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NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 74 CHURCH ST., NORTH ADAMS, MA, 01247 |
(413) 662-3133
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NORTH ADAMS HARRIMAN AP, MA US, located 5.5 miles from ZCTA5 05261. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.4° | 14.3° | 23.3° | 2.52" | — |
| February | 35.3° | 15.5° | 25.4° | 1.97" | — |
| March | 43.6° | 23.5° | 33.5° | 3.08" | — |
| April | 56.9° | 33.5° | 45.2° | 3.12" | — |
| May | 68.6° | 43.9° | 56.2° | 3.73" | — |
| June | 76.4° | 53.0° | 64.7° | 4.41" | — |
| July | 80.9° | 57.7° | 69.3° | 4.13" | — |
| August | 79.0° | 56.1° | 67.5° | 4.47" | — |
| September | 72.1° | 48.8° | 60.5° | 4.22" | — |
| October | 60.0° | 38.4° | 49.2° | 4.28" | — |
| November | 48.4° | 29.7° | 39.1° | 3.25" | — |
| December | 37.6° | 21.5° | 29.5° | 3.12" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pownal CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Pownal Center CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| North Pownal CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Williamstown CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Bennington CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Stamford CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 05261. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.