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U.S. ZIP Code · VT05201

Bennington County

Typical home value

$252,956[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.2%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+4.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-11.0%
vs metro
vs state
-27.6%
ZIP 05201 location in VT
Location of ZIP 05201 in VT

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 05201 is worth $252,956. Over the past year, values have risen 1.2%. The effective property tax rate is 1.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,923[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Bennington County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
14,998[3]
Median household income
$59,798[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Bennington County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-44[5]
Moved in
883
Moved out
927

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
2
  • Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Mount Anthony Union High School District #14

    890 students

  • Mt. Anthony Union Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Mount Anthony Union High School District #14

    464 students

  • Molly Stark School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

    423 students

  • Bennington Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

    271 students

  • Monument Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

    155 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,279
Loan principal$202,365
Down payment$50,591
Total interest paid$258,105

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,901
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
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Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 05201?
The typical home in 05201 is worth $252,956, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 05201?
Home values in 05201 are up 1.2% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 05201?
The effective property tax rate in 05201 is 1.9% — roughly $4,923 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 05201?
ZIP code 05201 has a population of 14,998 and a median household income of $59,798.

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