The 05251 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Dorset, VT in Bennington County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,092. The 05251 ZIP Code has a median age of 57.3 years, and 40.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $51,250, while about 7% of the population is living below the poverty line. About 95.4% of residents in this Vermont region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $40,517.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 05251 is $51,250, while the region's mean household income is $79,377. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $40,517. The per capita income in ZIP Code 05251 of $40,517 is approximately 17.18% more than the per capita income in Vermont overall of $34,577. An estimated 7.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 25.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.3% of the population in 05251 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.6% of 05251 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.1% |
In ZIP Code 05251, 95.4% of the population graduated high school, while 53.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 24.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.8% in this Bennington County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.7% |
| Associate's degree | 3.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 29.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 24.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 05251, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 05251 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 05251 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 05251, 98.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Bennington County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.4% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 05251, an estimated 32.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Bennington County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 32.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 05251 are older than average. The median age of 57.3 years in ZIP Code 05251 is approximately 50.39% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 40.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.3% of the population in 05251 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 05251 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 2.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 23.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.1% |
| 85 years and over | 6.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 05251 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 05251 is arthritis, as approximately 35.5% of adults 18 and older in this Bennington County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 10.2% |
| Current asthma | 10.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 05251 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.7% of those 18 and above in 05251 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 05251 include obesity (29.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (28.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 72.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| Current smoking | 12.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 16.9% |
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 28.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 05251 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.48 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.74% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.02% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 05251 | 16.88¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 9.5¢/kWh |
| Vermont | 21.22¢/kWh | 18.29¢/kWh | 11.83¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 05251 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.28 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.27 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.04 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.31 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.11 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.18 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.67 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.34 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.33 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.69 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.98 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.51 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 05251, 56.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 29.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.4 minutes. Approximately 27.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 05251 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.7% of 05251 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.6% |
| Construction | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.9% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.9% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |