ZIP code 05261: Pownal, VT
05261 is a ZIP code in Pownal, Vermont, mainly in Bennington County, part of the Bennington, VT micro area. About 2,171 people live here.
- Population
- 2,171
- Median household income
- $62,917
- Typical home value
- $280,300-0.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $932gross, per month
- Median age
- 45.8
- Homeowners
- 90.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 05261 details
| City | Pownal |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington County |
| Metro area | Bennington, VT |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 29 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 75 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 21 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 42.76889, -73.21126 |
ZIP codes near 05261
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05260 | North Pownal, VT | 3.9 mi | 384 |
| 01267 | Williamstown, MA | 7.0 mi | 9,633 |
| 05352 | Stamford, VT | 7.4 mi | 926 |
| 01247 | North Adams, MA | 7.8 mi | 14,794 |
| 05201 | Bennington, VT | 8.1 mi | 14,998 |
| 12138 | Petersburg, NY | 8.2 mi | 2,695 |
| 12089 | Hoosick, NY | 8.7 mi | — |
| 12022 | Berlin, NY | 9.4 mi | 1,120 |
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 05261?
A typical home in ZIP code 05261 is worth about $280,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $62,917 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 05261
What city is ZIP code 05261?
ZIP code 05261 is in Pownal, VT, in Bennington County.
What county is ZIP code 05261 in?
05261 is mainly in Bennington County, Vermont.
What is the population of ZIP code 05261?
About 2,171 people live in ZIP code 05261, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 05261 in?
05261 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.