ZIP code 05253: East Dorset, VT
05253 is a ZIP code in East Dorset, Vermont, mainly in Bennington County, part of the Bennington, VT micro area. About 516 people live here.
- Population
- 516
- Median household income
- $92,159
- Typical home value
- $530,500+5.4% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,330gross, per month
- Median age
- 52
- Homeowners
- 82.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 05253 details
| City | East Dorset |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington County (also partly Rutland County) |
| Metro area | Bennington, VT |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 13.1 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 39 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 38.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 43.26177, -72.99797 |
ZIP codes near 05253
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05152 | Peru, VT | 3.5 mi | 448 |
| 05251 | Dorset, VT | 4.2 mi | 1,674 |
| 05739 | Danby, VT | 6.0 mi | 1,294 |
| 05340 | Bondville, VT | 6.5 mi | 745 |
| 05254 | Manchester, VT | 7.8 mi | 439 |
| 05255 | Manchester Center, VT | 8.7 mi | 4,108 |
| 05761 | Pawlet, VT | 8.7 mi | 1,081 |
| 05148 | Londonderry, VT | 9.5 mi | 1,401 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 05253?
A typical home in ZIP code 05253 is worth about $530,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $92,159 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Vermont average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 05253
What city is ZIP code 05253?
ZIP code 05253 is in East Dorset, VT, in Bennington County.
What county is ZIP code 05253 in?
05253 is mainly in Bennington County, Vermont, and partly in Rutland County.
What is the population of ZIP code 05253?
About 516 people live in ZIP code 05253, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 05253 in?
05253 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.