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ZIP Code 05261
Pownal, VT, Bennington County
Population
2,171
Land area
29sq mi
People per sq mi
75
City
Pownal
ZIP 05261 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 05261 at a glance
- The median household income is $62,917, 23% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $260,000 (18% below Vermont) and median rent is $932 a month.
Local data for ZIP 05261
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 05261, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,917
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$260,000
Prices +21.8% in a year
Median rent
$932/mo
Homeownership
90.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
21.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
34
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
153
$5.3M annual payroll
PPP loans
$519K
24 loans
Campaign donations
$24.6K
68% D, 2% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 05261, 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° / 12°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 05261, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 05261?
- ZIP code 05261 is in Pownal, VT (Bennington County).
- What county is ZIP code 05261 in?
- ZIP code 05261 is mostly in Bennington County, Vermont.
- How many people live in ZIP code 05261?
- About 2,171 people live in the 05261 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.