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Manchester, VT
Village in Bennington County, Vermont. ZIP codes: 05254.
Population
676
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
191
ZIP codes
1
Manchester and its ZIP codes
Manchester at a glance
- Manchester is about 2.7 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,659, 8% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $511,400 (62% above Vermont) and median rent is $650 a month.
Local data for Manchester, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manchester, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,659
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$511,400
Median rent
$650/mo
Homeownership
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher
57.8%
Median age
62.8
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (235), Polish Americans (72), German Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bennington County. PPP loans are for Manchester.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 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
$8.6M
68 loans, 867 jobs reported
How people get to work
Manchester, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone29.4%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked8.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home52.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manchester, 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
81° / 11°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manchester, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Manchester
1 in or overlapping Manchester. Population shown
Cities near Manchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester CenterCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 4.6 |
| East DorsetCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.2 |
| DorsetCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.1 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.8 |
| Stratton MountainCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Salem, NYCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| South LondonderryCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| DanbyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| PawletCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| LondonderryCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| JamaicaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| West PawletCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| South ShaftsburyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| WardsboroCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Cambridge, NYVillage | 18 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manchester, VT in?
- Manchester is in Bennington County, Vermont.
- What ZIP codes are in Manchester, VT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Manchester include 05254.
- What is the population of Manchester, VT?
- About 676 people live in Manchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manchester?
- Nearby places include Manchester Center (2.5 mi), East Dorset (6.7 mi), Dorset (6.7 mi), Arlington (7.2 mi), Stratton Mountain (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023