05261 ZIP Code – Pownal, Vermont
ZIP code 05261 is a small ZIP code located in Pownal, Vermont, within Bennington County with a population of approximately 2,354 residents. The median household income is $71,711 — near the Vermont average and near the national average. The median home value of $171,700 is below the national average, with 90.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 75% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 9.5%, well above the national average. About 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. An estimated 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 44.6, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 05260, 05352, 01267.
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ZIP 05261 vs. Vermont vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 05261 | VT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,354 | 2,495 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $71k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $171k | $262k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $1,104 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5% | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.8% | 39.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 05260 – North Pownal
- 05352 – Stamford
- 01267 – Williamstown
- 05201 – Bennington
- 01247 – North Adams
- 12138 – Petersburg
- 12022 – Berlin
- 12090 – Hoosick Falls
- 01220 – Adams
- 12082 – Grafton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05260 | NORTH POWNAL | 263 | $58,640 |
| 05352 | STAMFORD | 987 | $75,833 |
| 01267 | WILLIAMSTOWN | 8,142 | $101,823 |
| 05201 | BENNINGTON | 14,901 | $58,257 |
| 01247 | NORTH ADAMS | 15,279 | $53,692 |