ZIP code 05261
Where is ZIP code 05261?
Pownal, Vermont
Bennington County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 05261 belongs to Pownal, Vermont in Bennington County. 05261 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 413, 518, 802 and 838. About 2,171 people live in the 05261 area, where the median household income is $62,917. The closest ZIP codes are 05260 (North Pownal, 2.4 mi northwest), 01267 (Williamstown, 5.5 mi south) and 05201 (Bennington, 6.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 05261 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Pownal |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Bennington County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 413, 518, 802, 838 |
| Coordinates | 42.788, -73.2162 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 052 |
Population and income in 05261
| Population | 2,171 · higher than 73% of Vermont ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 75 · higher than 70% of Vermont ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.8 years · lower than 54% of Vermont ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 58% / 42% |
| Median household income | $62,917 · lower than 86% of Vermont ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,597 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $260,000 · lower than 59% of Vermont ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $932 a month |
| Housing units | 1,035 |
| Households | 947 (2.29 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 9.7% |
| Land area | 29 sq mi (plus 0.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05261. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 05261
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05260 | North Pownal, VT | 2.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 01267 | Williamstown, MA | 5.5 mi S | Standard |
| 05201 | Bennington, VT | 6.7 mi N | Standard |
| 12138 | Petersburg, NY | 6.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 12089 | Hoosick, NY | 7.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 05352 | Stamford, VT | 7.8 mi E | Standard |
| 01247 | North Adams, MA | 9.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 05257 | North Bennington, VT | 9.9 mi N | Standard |
| 12090 | Hoosick Falls, NY | 10.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 12022 | Berlin, NY | 10.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 12133 | North Hoosick, NY | 11.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 12082 | Grafton, NY | 11.7 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 05261 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 05261
123 MAIN ST
POWNAL VT 05261
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Pownal Center and South Pownal: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (05261-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 05261?
- 05261 is a Pownal, Vermont ZIP code.
- What county is 05261 in?
- ZIP code 05261 is in Bennington County, Vermont.
- What time zone is ZIP code 05261 in?
- 05261 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 05261?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 05261 use area codes 413, 518, 802 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 05261?
- About 2,171 people live in ZIP code 05261, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 05261?
- The median household income in 05261 is $62,917 a year, lower than 86% of Vermont ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 05261?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 05261 are 05260 (North Pownal, 2.4 miles), 01267 (Williamstown, 5.5 miles), 05201 (Bennington, 6.7 miles) and 12138 (Petersburg, 6.8 miles).