The 05201 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Bennington, VT in Bennington County in the United States. The current population estimate is 14,084. The 05201 ZIP Code has a median age of 45.5 years, and 27.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $51,106, while about 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. About 89.9% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $29,818.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 05201 is $51,106, while the region's mean household income is $68,833. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,818. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05201 of $29,818 is approximately 13.76% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,577. An estimated 10.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately10.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.1% of the population in 05201 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.1% of 05201 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.1% |
In ZIP Code 05201, 89.9% of the population graduated high school, while 30.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.4% in this Bennington County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.5% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05201, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 3.0% of 05201 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05201 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.6%), followed by Black or African American (2.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.4% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 05201, 96.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Bennington County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05201, an estimated 30.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Bennington County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 30.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 05201 are older than average. The median age of 45.5 years in ZIP Code 05201 is approximately 19.42% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 05201 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.5% of 05201 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 3.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 05201 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 05201 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05201 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 6.8% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 33.23% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 05201 | 16.88¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 9.5¢/kWh |
| Vermont | 22.62¢/kWh | 19.19¢/kWh | 11.82¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.47¢/kWh | 8.51¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 05201 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.97 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.03 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.82 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.24 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.26 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.12 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.51 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.49 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.13 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.68 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.01 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.52 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 05201, 57.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.5 minutes. Approximately 30.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05201 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 05201 workers 16 years and over work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.2% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Retail trade | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.2% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 30.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.9% |
| Public administration | 2.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 05201, vehicle loan or lease have received the most complaints in 05201 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Bennington County region was managing the loan or lease.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Vehicle loan or lease | 3 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 2 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Managing the loan or lease | 2 |
| Other features, terms, or problems | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Getting a loan or lease | 1 |
| Improper use of your report | 1 |
| Other | 3 |