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North Bennington, VT
Village in Bennington County, Vermont. ZIP codes: 05257.
Population
1,336
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
713
ZIP codes
1
North Bennington and its ZIP codes
North Bennington at a glance
- North Bennington is about 10 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,571, 16% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,000 and median rent is $1,447 a month.
Local data for North Bennington, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North Bennington, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,571
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$313,000
Median rent
$1,447/mo
Homeownership
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher
41.4%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (198), French Americans (121), German Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bennington County. PPP loans are for North Bennington.
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
How people get to work
North Bennington, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.6%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked17.3%
- Bicycle3.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home17.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North Bennington, 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° / 13°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Bennington, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
6.7%
U.S. 12.1% -5.4 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in North Bennington
1 in or overlapping North Bennington. Population shown
Cities near North Bennington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South ShaftsburyCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Old BenningtonVillage | 3 mi | 0.4 |
| BenningtonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Hoosick Falls, NYVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Pownal CenterCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.6 |
| North PownalCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Cambridge, NYVillage | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| PownalCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| StamfordCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| Williamstown, MACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| Valley Falls, NYVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Chimney HillCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Greenwich, NYVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Salem, NYCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| Schaghticoke, NYVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Bennington, VT in?
- North Bennington is in Bennington County, Vermont.
- What ZIP codes are in North Bennington, VT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping North Bennington include 05257.
- What is the population of North Bennington, VT?
- About 1,336 people live in North Bennington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Bennington?
- Nearby places include South Shaftsbury (2.3 mi), Old Bennington (3 mi), Bennington (4.5 mi), Hoosick Falls, NY (5.9 mi), Pownal Center (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023