05251 ZIP Code – Dorset, Vermont
ZIP code 05251 is a small ZIP code located in Dorset, Vermont, within Bennington County with a population of approximately 1,330 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $98,750, which is above the Vermont average and above the national figure. Median home values of $426,100 are well above the national average, with 93.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 97% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average. About 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 69.6%, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 48.3, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 05253, 05776, 05739.
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ZIP 05251 vs. Vermont vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 05251 | VT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,330 | 2,495 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $98k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $426k | $262k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $1,104 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 69.6% | 39.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 05253 – East Dorset
- 05776 – West Rupert
- 05739 – Danby
- 05255 – Manchester Center
- 05761 – Pawlet
- 05254 – Manchester
- 05768 – Rupert
- 05152 – Peru
- 05775 – West Pawlet
- 05340 – Bondville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05253 | EAST DORSET | 588 | $38,333 |
| 05776 | WEST RUPERT | 346 | $50,603 |
| 05739 | DANBY | 1,299 | $57,750 |
| 05255 | MANCHESTER CENTER | 4,100 | $87,091 |
| 05761 | PAWLET | 1,056 | $66,538 |