ZIP code 05251
Where is ZIP code 05251?
Dorset, Vermont
Bennington County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 05251 belongs to Dorset, Vermont in Bennington County. 05251 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 802. About 1,674 people live in the 05251 area, where the median household income is $151,163. The closest ZIP codes are 05253 (East Dorset, 3.9 mi southeast), 05776 (West Rupert, 5.7 mi west) and 05255 (Manchester Center, 6.7 mi south).
| ZIP code | 05251 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Dorset |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Bennington County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 802 |
| Coordinates | 43.2636, -73.0766 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 052 |
Population and income in 05251
| Population | 1,674 · higher than 65% of Vermont ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 40 · lower than 56% of Vermont ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.5 years · lower than 66% of Vermont ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 58% / 42% |
| Median household income | $151,163 · higher than 99% of Vermont ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $90,734 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 70% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $567,900 · higher than 96% of Vermont ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,942 a month |
| Housing units | 1,177 |
| Households | 638 (2.62 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 93% / 6.9% |
| Land area | 41.51 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05251. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 05251
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05253 | East Dorset, VT | 3.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 05776 | West Rupert, VT | 5.7 mi W | Standard |
| 05255 | Manchester Center, VT | 6.7 mi S | Standard |
| 05254 | Manchester, VT | 6.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 05739 | Danby, VT | 7.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 05768 | Rupert, VT | 7.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 05761 | Pawlet, VT | 7.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 05152 | Peru, VT | 9.6 mi E | Standard |
| 05775 | West Pawlet, VT | 10.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 05340 | Bondville, VT | 10.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 05250 | Arlington, VT | 13 mi S | Standard |
| 05155 | South Londonderry, VT | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 05251 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 05251
123 MAIN ST
DORSET VT 05251
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid S Dorset, So Dorset and South Dorset: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (05251-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 05251?
- 05251 is a Dorset, Vermont ZIP code.
- What county is 05251 in?
- ZIP code 05251 is in Bennington County, Vermont.
- What time zone is ZIP code 05251 in?
- 05251 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 05251?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 05251 use area code 802.
- What is the population of ZIP code 05251?
- About 1,674 people live in ZIP code 05251, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 05251?
- The median household income in 05251 is $151,163 a year, higher than 99% of Vermont ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 05251?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 05251 are 05253 (East Dorset, 3.9 miles), 05776 (West Rupert, 5.7 miles), 05255 (Manchester Center, 6.7 miles) and 05254 (Manchester, 6.9 miles).