Zip code 05152: Peru, Vermont

Q: What city is zip code 05152?

05152 is assigned to Peru, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 05152 in?

05152 is in Bennington County, Vermont.

Q: What is the population of 05152?

About 448 people live in 05152, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 05152?

The median household income in 05152 is $129,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 05152?

The closest zip codes to 05152 are 05253, 05340, 05148, 05155, 05251.

Residential delivery areaBennington CountyEastern Time

Population

448

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$130K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$392K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,271/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

37 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 05152

05152 is a rural zip code in Peru, Vermont (Bennington County), covering 37 sq mi of land. About 448 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 45.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $129,500 a year, 60% above the national median of $80,734. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $392,000, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,271 a month.

56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.7 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; sales; and construction and repair. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 05152 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 448 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Housing vacancy74.8%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%7th of 247 in VT
Government workers26.7%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · VT 15%19th of 249 in VT
Median earnings per worker$85,840
95th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · VT $49,8432nd of 248 in VT
Per capita income$76,081
94th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · VT $46,50010th of 249 in VT
Self-employed workers15.4%
92nd
U.S. 10% · VT 13.5%119th of 249 in VT
Median household income$129,500
89th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · VT $81,2036th of 237 in VT
Median age45.5
87th
U.S. 38.9 · VT 43.1138th of 249 in VT
Veterans9.5%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%39th of 249 in VT
Bachelor's degree or higher55.9%
85th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%41st of 248 in VT
Homeownership rate79.9%
78th
U.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%159th of 247 in VT
Residents 65 and older20.8%
78th
U.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%164th of 249 in VT
Median home value$392,000
61st
U.S. $332,700 · VT $316,60046th of 243 in VT
Average commute27.7 min
61st
U.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min94th of 240 in VT
Work from home13%
51st
U.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%143rd of 249 in VT
Median gross rent$1,271
41st
U.S. $1,413 · VT $1,23465th of 190 in VT
Income inequality (Gini)0.419
36th
U.S. 0.483 · VT 0.453124th of 246 in VT
Healthcare workers8.4%
33rd
U.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%121st of 249 in VT
Foreign-born residents2.7%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%110th of 249 in VT
Uninsured rate3.3%
15th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%129th of 249 in VT
Broadband access84.5%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VT 89.7%185th of 247 in VT
Rent-burdened renters29%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VT 48.4%177th of 234 in VT
Residents under 188.3%
2nd
U.S. 22% · VT 17.9%231st of 249 in VT
Population448
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,106208th of 249 in VT
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi235th of 249 in VT
Poverty rate1.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%234th of 247 in VT
Unemployment rate0.3%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%196th of 249 in VT
Diversity index4.4
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VT 18.8218th of 249 in VT
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%193rd of 249 in VT

Measure	05152	Bennington	VT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VT
Housing vacancy	74.8%	28.3%	19.4%	10.1%	99th	7th of 247
Government workers	26.7%	12.9%	15%	14.5%	96th	19th of 249
Median earnings per workerStrength	$85,840	$45,675	$49,843	$49,666	95th	2nd of 248
Per capita incomeStrength	$76,081	$46,487	$46,500	$44,673	94th	10th of 249
Self-employed workers	15.4%	16.2%	13.5%	10%	92nd	119th of 249
Median household incomeStrength	$129,500	$73,325	$81,203	$80,734	89th	6th of 237
Median age	45.5	46.9	43.1	38.9	87th	138th of 249
Veterans	9.5%	7.4%	6.2%	6.2%	87th	39th of 249
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	55.9%	41.8%	43.8%	35.7%	85th	41st of 248
Homeownership rate	79.9%	73.7%	73.2%	65.2%	78th	159th of 247
Residents 65 and older	20.8%	24.4%	21.4%	17.2%	78th	164th of 249
Median home value	$392,000	$279,900	$316,600	$332,700	61st	46th of 243
Average commute	27.7 min	20.3 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	61st	94th of 240
Work from home	13%	17.7%	16.9%	15.1%	51st	143rd of 249
Median gross rent	$1,271	$1,109	$1,234	$1,413	41st	65th of 190
Income inequality (Gini)	0.419	0.517	0.453	0.483	36th	124th of 246
Healthcare workers	8.4%	11%	9.9%	9.7%	33rd	121st of 249
Foreign-born residents	2.7%	2.7%	4.3%	14.1%	16th	110th of 249
Uninsured rateStrength	3.3%	5.4%	3.9%	8.4%	15th	129th of 249
Broadband accessWeakness	84.5%	84.4%	89.7%	91%	11th	185th of 247
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	29%	63.6%	48.4%	51.1%	4th	177th of 234
Residents under 18	8.3%	18.7%	17.9%	22%	2nd	231st of 249
Population	448	37,269	647,106	334,922,499	1st	208th of 249
Population density	12/sq mi	55/sq mi	70/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	235th of 249
Poverty rateStrength	1.8%	11.3%	10.1%	12.5%	1st	234th of 247
Unemployment rateStrength	0.3%	4.4%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	196th of 249
Diversity index	4.4	17.4	18.8	61.4	1st	218th of 249
Tech workers	0%	2.1%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	193rd of 249

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

26%

25–34

11%

35–44

19%

45–54

15%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.5

Under 18

8.3%

65 and over

20.8%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

4.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

34.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 174
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 67.8%
Married couples: 58%
Living alone: 19%
Veterans (of adults): 9.5%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

10%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

22%

$200k+

26%

Median household income

05152

$129,500

Bennington Co.

$73,325

Vermont

$81,203

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$76,081

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

1.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

48.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.419

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

05152

$392,000

Bennington Co.

$279,900

Vermont

$316,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

05152

$1,271

Bennington Co.

$1,109

Vermont

$1,234

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

33%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 690
Owner-occupied: 79.9%
Vacant: 74.8%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 29%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

13%

20–29

32%

30–44

24%

45–59

17%

60+

Average commute

27.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

73.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

27%

Sales

17%

Construction and repair

13%

Healthcare

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Production

Management

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Business and finance

0.6%

Food service

0.6%

Computer and math

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

28%

Construction

18%

Finance, insurance and real estate

13%

Retail

Other services

Arts and recreation

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

0.6%

Agriculture and mining

0.6%

Manufacturing

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$85,840

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

26.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	05152	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$87,011	$74,888
Service	$36,094	$26,804
Sales and office	$66,333	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$85,917	$49,199
Production and transportation	$120,547	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

29%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

38%

Graduate

18%

High school graduate or higher: 92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 55.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 17.7%
Households with broadband: 84.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.6%
No internet access: 2.3%
Without health insurance: 3.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Peru
State: Vermont
County: Bennington County
Center point: 43.2332° N, 72.9393° W
Land area: 37 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 05152

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
05253	East Dorset, VT	3.5 mi	516	$92,159	$541,700
05340	Bondville, VT	4.8 mi	745	$96,083	$474,500
05148	Londonderry, VT	6.5 mi	1,401	$105,795	$385,300
05155	South Londonderry, VT	7.1 mi	735	$64,630	$286,100
05251	Dorset, VT	7.5 mi	1,674	$151,163	$567,900
05255	Manchester Center, VT	7.8 mi	4,108	$91,058	$445,500
05254	Manchester, VT	8.2 mi	439	$122,868	$558,300
05739	Danby, VT	8.9 mi	1,294	$75,000	$296,500
05161	Weston, VT	9.2 mi	676	$120,000	$547,900
05343	Jamaica, VT	11 mi	955	$84,375	$354,500
05359	West Townshend, VT	12 mi	757	$80,417	$350,600
05252	East Arlington, VT	12 mi	455	$58,750	$217,500

Questions about 05152

What city is zip code 05152?

05152 is assigned to Peru, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 05152 in?

05152 is in Bennington County, Vermont.

What is the population of 05152?

About 448 people live in 05152, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 05152 in?

05152 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 05152?

The median household income in 05152 is $129,500.

What zip codes are near 05152?

The closest zip codes to 05152 are 05253, 05340, 05148, 05155, 05251.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05152, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.