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Bennington County, VT
15 cities and towns and 17 ZIP codes in Bennington County, Vermont.
Population
37,269
Land area
674sq mi
People per sq mi
55
ZIP codes
17
Cities and towns in Bennington County
Bennington County at a glance
- By population, it ranks 8th among 14 counties in Vermont.
- The median household income is $73,325, 10% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $279,900 (12% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,109 a month.
- Its largest cities are Bennington (9,245), Manchester Center (2,037) and Arlington (1,623).
Local data for Bennington County, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bennington County, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,325
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$279,900
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,109/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
41.8%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,931), German Americans (4,849), Italian Americans (3,798).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,189
16,642 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,649
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$305M
FY 2026, $8,165 per person
PPP loans
$87.8M
1,195 loans, 10,336 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$299K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bennington County, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home17.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bennington County, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
725
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
238
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone29 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bennington County, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bennington County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bennington County, VT?
- Bennington is the largest city or town in Bennington County, with about 9,245 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bennington County?
- Bennington County includes 17 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 05152, 05201, 05250, 05251, 05252.
- What is the population of Bennington County, VT?
- About 37,269 people live in Bennington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bennington County?
- Bennington County borders Rensselaer County, NY, Berkshire County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Washington County, NY, Rutland County, Windsor County, Windham County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023