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05253 Zip Code (VT) Detailed Profile




Counties: Bennington County, VT (97.04%), Rutland County, VT (2.96%)
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 590
Zip code population in 2010: 685
Zip code population in 2000: 544

Houses and condos: 385
Renter-occupied apartments: 70
% of renters here:

23%
State:

26%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 05253: 99.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 13.1 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.1 sq. mi.
Population density: 45 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

1.3% ($5,391)
Vermont:

1.6% ($4,787)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $6,743
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,716

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Males: 281  (47.6%)
Females: 309  (52.4%)

For population 25 years and over in 05253:

  • High school or higher: 100.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 57.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 21.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 05253:

  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 56.1%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 11.3%
  • Divorced: 7.5%

Zip code 05253 compared to state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
  • Races in zip code 05253 (2022)
    • 52288.5%White
    • 396.6%Two or more races
    • 294.9%Hispanic or Latino
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Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $425,059
05253:

$425,059
Vermont:

$304,700



According to our research of Vermont and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in 05253 zip code as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 05253 is 759 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is lower than the state average.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

50.9 years
Vermont median age:

43.2 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

1.9 people
Vermont:

2.2 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 05253, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $72,416 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$72,416
State:

$70,107

Salary/wage: $54,326 (reported on 71.9% of returns)
Here:

$54,326
State:

$56,381
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1076.7% for AGIs below $25k, 3023.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3925.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 32650.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,000 (reported on 34.4% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,000
Vermont:

$1,276
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.7% for AGIs below $25k, 8.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 10.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 485.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $13,040 (reported on 31.2% of returns)
Here:

$13,040
State:

$8,930
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 138.3% for AGIs below $25k, 235.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 5635.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$15,956 (reported on 28.1% of returns)
Here:

+$15,956
State:

+$19,777
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 20.0% for AGIs below $25k, 95.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 6930.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$17,125 (reported on 25.0% of returns)
Here:

+$17,125
State:

+$15,467
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 718.3% for AGIs below $25k, 947.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2800.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $25,475 (reported on 12.5% of returns)
05253:

$25,475
Vermont:

$17,245
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2547.5% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Total itemized deductions: $44,250 (reported on 6.2% of returns)
Here:

$44,250
State:

$33,390
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2212.5% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Taxes paid: $10,050 (reported on 6.2% of returns)
05253:

$10,050
State:

$8,349
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 502.5% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Earned income credit: $1,800 (reported on 12.5% of returns)
Here:

$1,800
State:

$1,839
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 120.0% for AGIs below $25k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 84.4%
Here:

84%
State:

93%
(% for various income ranges: 88.9% for AGIs below $25k, 87.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 75.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 75.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 80.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 05253, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $51,835 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$51,835
State:

$55,225

Salary/wage: $38,363 (reported on 79.4% of returns)
Here:

$38,363
State:

$44,925
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 77.7% for AGIs below $25k, 70.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 100.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 45.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $775 (reported on 35.3% of returns)
This zip code:

$775
Vermont:

$1,237
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.0% for AGIs below $25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $8,136 (reported on 32.4% of returns)
Here:

$8,136
State:

$7,010
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.8% for AGIs below $25k, 5.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$3,950 (reported on 17.6% of returns)
Here:

+$3,950
State:

+$13,197

Profit/loss from business: +$13,857 (reported on 20.6% of returns)
Here:

+$13,857
State:

+$12,941

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $17,500 (reported on 11.8% of returns)
05253:

$17,500
Vermont:

$12,934

Total itemized deductions: $22,958 (25% of AGI, reported on 35.3% of returns)
Here:

$22,958
State:

$22,572

Here:

25.0% of AGI
State:

19.9% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 28.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 18.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 16.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Charity contributions: $2,686 (reported on 20.6% of returns)
Here:

$2,686
State:

$3,170
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.0% for AGIs below $25k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxes paid: $9,475 (reported on 35.3% of returns)
05253:

$9,475
State:

$10,425
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Earned income credit: $1,617 (reported on 17.6% of returns)
Here:

$1,617
State:

$1,828
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.9% for AGIs below $25k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 58.8%
Here:

59%
State:

49%
(% for various income ranges: 50.0% for AGIs below $25k, 62.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 83.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 75.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 05253, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $43,006 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$43,006
State:

$44,564

Salary/wage: $33,617 (reported on 82.0% of returns)
Here:

$33,617
State:

$37,522
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 96.0% for AGIs below $10k, 66.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 78.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 69.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 63.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 50.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,542 (reported on 49.1% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,542
Vermont:

$1,373
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.7% for AGIs below $10k, 4.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $6,265 (reported on 33.4% of returns)
Here:

$6,265
State:

$4,037
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.7% for AGIs below $10k, 2.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 5.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$11,763 (reported on 28.7% of returns)
Here:

+$11,763
State:

+$11,311
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -14.4% for AGIs below $10k, -0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 20.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$12,204 (reported on 16.0% of returns)
Here:

+$12,204
State:

+$11,197

IRA payment deduction: $3,750 (reported on 4.7% of returns)
05253:

$3,750
Vermont:

$3,004

Total itemized deductions: $19,363 (22% of AGI, reported on 30.2% of returns)
Here:

$19,363
State:

$17,791

Here:

22.1% of AGI
State:

20.0% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 12.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 13.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 14.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,304 (3% of AGI, reported on 23.4% of returns)
Here:

$2,304
State:

$2,686

Here:

2.6% of AGI
State:

2.8% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $6,271 (reported on 74.3% of returns)
05253:

$6,271
State:

$6,533
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.8% for AGIs below $10k, 5.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,194 (reported on 10.7% of returns)
Here:

$1,194
State:

$1,432

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 63.3%
Here:

63%
State:

54%
(% for various income ranges: 52.2% for AGIs below $10k, 57.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 67.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 69.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 73.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 85.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$38,321
Vermont:

$73,991
05253 map Nearest zip codes: 05152, 05251, 05340, 05739, 05255, 05254.
Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

34.1%
Vermont:

39.8%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

2.3%
Vermont:

47.4%
No gay or lesbian households reported

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 0
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 303


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 46 (45 now married, 0 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 86 (9 now married, 75 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 05253 with a mortgage: 91 (4 second mortgage, 4 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,945
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $750

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

15.4%
Whole state:

10.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

7.3%
Whole state:

6.1%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

8.4
State:

6.4
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

3.8
State:

3.9

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  • Notable locations in zip code 05253: Maryville Campground (A), Campground C (B), Campground B (C), Campground A (D), Dorset Town Hall (E), East Dorset Fire District (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Churches in zip code 05253 include: East Dorset Congregational Church (A), Saint Jeromes Episcopal Church (B), Saint Jeromes Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Maple Hill Cemetery (1), Gifford Hill Cemetery (2), Collson Cemetery (3), Bowen Hill Cemetery (4), South Village Cemetery (5), Saint Jeromes Cemetery (6), North Dorset Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Lakes: South Village Pond (A), Emerald Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Streams, rivers, and creeks: Mad Tom Brook (A), Gulf Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Park in zip code 05253: Emerald Lake State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 82020 or later
  • 02010 to 2019
  • 702000 to 2009
  • 611990 to 1999
  • 441980 to 1989
  • 191970 to 1979
  • 251960 to 1969
  • 91950 to 1959
  • 231940 to 1949
  • 1171939 or earlier

Zip code 05253 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in 05253
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in 05253
  • 7no bedroom
  • 01 bedroom
  • 82 bedrooms
  • 1203 bedrooms
  • 604 bedrooms
  • 375+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in 05253
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in 05253
  • 0no bedroom
  • 601 bedroom
  • 82 bedrooms
  • 83 bedrooms
  • 04 bedrooms
  • 05+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in 05253 in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in 05253 in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 9no vehicle
  • 1081 vehicle
  • 682 vehicles
  • 493 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in 05253 in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in 05253 in renter-occupied apartments
  • 7no vehicle
  • 331 vehicle
  • 312 vehicles
  • 03 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 05253 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 05253 household income distribution in 2022
  • 50Less than $10,000
  • 38$10,000 to $14,999
  • 7$15,000 to $19,999
  • 27$20,000 to $24,999
  • 8$25,000 to $29,999
  • 16$30,000 to $34,999
  • 6$35,000 to $39,999
  • 14$40,000 to $44,999
  • 7$50,000 to $59,999
  • 7$60,000 to $74,999
  • 28$75,000 to $99,999
  • 40$100,000 to $124,999
  • 10$125,000 to $149,999
  • 30$150,000 to $199,999
  • 6$200,000 or more

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 05253

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 05253
  • 6$20,000 to $24,999
  • 15$50,000 to $59,999
  • 5$125,000 to $149,999
  • 6$150,000 to $174,999
  • 10$175,000 to $199,999
  • 20$200,000 to $249,999
  • 6$250,000 to $299,999
  • 39$300,000 to $399,999
  • 23$400,000 to $499,999
  • 22$500,000 to $749,999
  • 92$750,000 to $999,999
  • 10$1,000,000 to $1,499,999

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 05253

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 05253
  • 30$650 to $699
  • 8$700 to $749
  • 7$750 to $799
  • 22$800 to $899

Median gross rent in 2022: $832.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $391,564

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $425,059
05253:

$425,059
Vermont:

$304,700
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $226,156 - $911,540
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 05253
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 295
  • 3 or 4: 57
  • 5 to 9: 20
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 10

Unemployment: 6.8%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 05253

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 05253
  • 79.4%283Drove a car alone
  • 7.0%25Carpooled
  • 12.6%45Worked at home

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 05253

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 05253
  • 47Less than 5 minutes
  • 765 to 9 minutes
  • 4910 to 14 minutes
  • 4015 to 19 minutes
  • 2420 to 24 minutes
  • 2430 to 34 minutes
  • 1845 to 59 minutes
  • 860 to 89 minutes
  • 1790 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 85.4%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 590
  • Male householders: 120 (57 living alone), Female householders: 185 (86 living alone)
  • 129 spouses (129 opposite-sex spouses), 10 unmarried partners, (10 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 109 children (107 natural, 0 adopted, 0 stepchildren), 0 grandchildren, 10 brothers or sisters, 0 parents, 0 foster children, 31 other relatives, 0 non-relatives

Size of family households: 88 2-persons, 8 3-persons, 52 4-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 142 1-person, 10 2-persons

49 married couples with children.
19 single-parent households (19 women).

88.9% of residents of 05253 zip code speak English at home.
7.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (88% very well, 12% well).
3.2% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (11% very well, 89% well).

Foreign born population: 18 (3.2%)
(28.7% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

3.2%
Whole state:

4.2%
Most common first ancestries reported in 05253
  • 19%English
  • 16%Polish
  • 15%American
  • 14%Irish
  • 5%Greek
  • 3%Scottish
  • 2%German
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 152010 or later
  • 02000 to 2009
  • 01990 to 1999
  • 5Before 1990

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • CASELLA - NORTHSHIRE TRANSFER STATION (310 TENNIS WAY in DORSET, VT)
    USED OIL PROGRAM (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: CASELLA WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: CASELLA - NORTHSHIRE TFR STA

Zip code 05253 marital status for males
Zip code 05253 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1.6%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1.6%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 63.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.3%Wood
  • 9.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.5%Electricity
  • 3.5%Other fuel

Population in 1990: 516. Population change in the 1990s: +28 (+5.4%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 271
  • Northeast: 171
  • Midwest: 55
  • South: 36
  • West: 37

65% of the 05253 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 40% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Vermont.

93% of the 05253 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 61% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 37% moved from different state.

Year householders moved into unit in 05253

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school):
Here:

0.0%
Vermont:

10.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 54,724Management occupations
  • 50,334Construction and extraction occupations
  • 47,371Education, training, and library occupations
  • 36,576Sales and related occupations
  • 11,206Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • ORVIS COMPANY INC, THE (HISTORIC ROUTE 7A in EAST DORSET, VT; small business)
    $2,654 with Navy for Household Furniture. Taking place in FL. Signed on 2005-01-20. Completion date: 2005-01-28.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Construction: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (20-49 employees: 1 establishment, 5-9 employees: 1 establishment, 1-4 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (10-19: 1)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Landscaping Services (5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Rooming and Boarding Houses (5-9: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Child Day Care Services (5-9: 1)
  • Construction: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (5-9: 1)
  • Construction: New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) (1-4: 2)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 6. The highest number of fire incidents - 17 took place in 2011, and the least - 1 in 2002. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 05253 When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (74.3%), and Outside Fires (11.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 05253
    • 8174.3%Structure Fires
    • 1311.9%Outside Fires
    • 109.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 54.6%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 05253, Vermont

Most common first names in zip code 05253 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert876.6 years
George585.2 years
Dorothy578.4 years
Mary573.6 years
Albert471.0 years
Harold471.8 years
Helen481.5 years
James468.5 years
John463.5 years
Margaret480.5 years
Most common last names in zip code 05253 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brophy582.4 years
Bowen473.8 years
Connors484.0 years
Mason482.0 years
Allen375.7 years
Dressler362.3 years
Couch355.0 years
Moffit378.3 years
Slavin377.7 years
Towsley381.3 years

Businesses in zip code 05253

  • U-Haul: 1

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