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ZIP Code 05743
Benson, VT, Rutland County
Population
4,160
Land area
98.7sq mi
People per sq mi
42
City
Benson
ZIP 05743 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 05743 at a glance
- ZIP 05743 (Benson) is 40% less dense than Vermont as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,409 a year, 16% less than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,100 (38% below Vermont) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for ZIP 05743
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 05743, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,409
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$196,100
Prices +7.5% in a year
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
31.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
97
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
663
$20.46M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.88M
84 loans
Campaign donations
$2,190
17% D, 53% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 05743, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
964
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
245
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 05743, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 05743
ZIP codes near 05743
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 12887Whitehall | 5.3 mi | 89.7 |
| 05732Castleton Four Corners | 6.8 mi | 10.9 |
| 05731Benson | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| 12819Whitehall | 7.9 mi | 21.2 |
| 12861Ticonderoga | 8.4 mi | 32.1 |
| 05735Castleton | 9 mi | 44.3 |
| 12841Whitehall | 10 mi | 21.4 |
| 05760Benson | 11 mi | 35.8 |
| 12837Granville | 11 mi | 13.9 |
| 12874Bolton Landing | 12 mi | 21.3 |
| 05764East Poultney | 12 mi | 44.5 |
| 05744Proctor | 12 mi | 25.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 05743?
- ZIP code 05743 is in Benson, VT (Rutland County).
- What county is ZIP code 05743 in?
- ZIP code 05743 is mostly in Rutland County, Vermont.
- How many people live in ZIP code 05743?
- About 4,160 people live in the 05743 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.