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Windham County, VT

21 cities and towns and 25 ZIP codes in Windham County, Vermont.

Population

45,923

Land area

786sq mi

People per sq mi

58

ZIP codes

25

Cities and towns in Windham County

Full map

Windham County at a glance

  • By population, it ranks 6th among 14 counties in Vermont.
  • The median household income is $72,217, 11% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $279,600 (12% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,056 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Brattleboro (7,657), Bellows Falls (2,891) and West Brattleboro (2,749).

Local data for Windham County, VT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Windham County, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$72,217

Poverty rate

11.6%

Median home value

$279,600

Prices +2.0% in a year

Median rent

$1,056/mo

Homeownership

73.9%

Bachelor's or higher

44.0%

Median age

47.3

Average commute

22.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (8,558), German Americans (5,491), Italian Americans (4,244).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,773

20,814 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,331

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$342M

FY 2026, $7,453 per person

PPP loans

$121M

1,452 loans, 14,018 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$661K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Windham County, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.5%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked5.3%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home18.5%

Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Windham County, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

1,038

Most often winter weather

Flood insurance policies

269

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 13°F

47.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone63 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Windham County, VT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.9%

U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts

Diabetes

9.8%

U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts

Smoking

12.2%

U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.3%

U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Windham County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Windham County, VT?
Brattleboro is the largest city or town in Windham County, with about 7,657 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Windham County?
Windham County includes 25 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 05101, 05141, 05146, 05148, 05154.
What is the population of Windham County, VT?
About 45,923 people live in Windham County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Windham County?
Windham County borders Cheshire County, NH, Franklin County, MA, Windsor County, Sullivan County, NH, Bennington County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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