ZIP code 05257
Where is ZIP code 05257?
North Bennington, Vermont
Bennington County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 05257 belongs to North Bennington, Vermont in Bennington County. 05257 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 codes 518, 802 and 838. About 2,807 people live in the 05257 area, where the median household income is $94,375. The closest ZIP codes are 05262 (Shaftsbury, 2.5 mi northeast), 05201 (Bennington, 4.2 mi southeast) and 12133 (North Hoosick, 5.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 05257 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | North Bennington |
| Also accepted | N Bennington |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Bennington County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 802, 838 |
| Coordinates | 42.9304, -73.2426 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 052 |
Population and income in 05257
| Population | 2,807 · higher than 77% of Vermont ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 160 · higher than 88% of Vermont ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.5 years · lower than 83% of Vermont ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $94,375 · higher than 74% of Vermont ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $48,955 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 47% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $307,500 · higher than 60% of Vermont ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,151 a month |
| Housing units | 1,123 |
| Households | 864 (2.91 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 17.49 sq mi (plus 0.11 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05257. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 05257
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05262 | Shaftsbury, VT | 2.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 05201 | Bennington, VT | 4.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 12133 | North Hoosick, NY | 5.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 12089 | Hoosick, NY | 5.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 12090 | Hoosick Falls, NY | 6.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 12057 | Eagle Bridge, NY | 6.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 05260 | North Pownal, VT | 8.4 mi S | Standard |
| 05261 | Pownal, VT | 9.9 mi S | Standard |
| 12816 | Cambridge, NY | 10.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 12028 | Buskirk, NY | 10.7 mi W | Standard |
| 05250 | Arlington, VT | 11.5 mi N | Standard |
| 12873 | Shushan, NY | 13.1 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 05257 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 05257
123 MAIN ST
NORTH BENNINGTON VT 05257
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts N BENNINGTON as the city name for 05257. Avoid Barnumsville, No Bennington, Paper Mill Village, Sodom and Wolumsak: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (05257-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 05257?
- 05257 is a North Bennington, Vermont ZIP code. N Bennington is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 05257 in?
- ZIP code 05257 is in Bennington County, Vermont.
- What time zone is ZIP code 05257 in?
- 05257 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 05257?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 05257 use area codes 518, 802 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 05257?
- About 2,807 people live in ZIP code 05257, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 05257?
- The median household income in 05257 is $94,375 a year, higher than 74% of Vermont ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 05257?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 05257 are 05262 (Shaftsbury, 2.5 miles), 05201 (Bennington, 4.2 miles), 12133 (North Hoosick, 5.3 miles) and 12089 (Hoosick, 5.8 miles).