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Dorset, VT
Census-designated place in Bennington County, Vermont. ZIP codes: 05251.
Population
310
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
149
ZIP codes
1
Dorset and its ZIP codes
Dorset at a glance
- Dorset is about 2.1 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
Local data for Dorset, VT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bennington County. PPP loans are for Dorset.
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
$4.4M
78 loans, 481 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Dorset, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
725
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
238
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 8°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dorset, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.3%
U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Dorset
1 in or overlapping Dorset. Population shown
Cities near Dorset
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East DorsetCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.2 |
| Manchester CenterCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4.6 |
| ManchesterVillage | 6.7 mi | 3.5 |
| PawletCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.5 |
| DanbyCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| West PawletCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| WellsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| Salem, NYCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Granville, NYVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Stratton MountainCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| LondonderryCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| South LondonderryCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Middletown SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| WallingfordCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dorset, VT in?
- Dorset is in Bennington County, Vermont.
- What ZIP codes are in Dorset, VT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dorset include 05251.
- What is the population of Dorset, VT?
- About 310 people live in Dorset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dorset?
- Nearby places include East Dorset (5 mi), Manchester Center (6.1 mi), Manchester (6.7 mi), Pawlet (7.3 mi), Danby (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023