Bennington County, Vermont
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Bennington County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Based on current EPA data, Bennington County's 16 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Bennington County Compares
How Bennington County Compares
Bennington County scores 9 points below the Vermont state average (90/100) and 8 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bennington County, Vermont
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 10%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,469, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
70.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Bennington County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,469
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
19,852 housing units in Bennington County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Bennington County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bennington County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Bennington County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Bennington County
8 community water systems serving Bennington County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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11 total water systems serve Bennington County.
Systems with the most violations in Bennington County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Bennington County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Bennington County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05254 | Manchester | 83 | B | 2 | $481K |
| 2 | 05255 | Manchester Center | 83 | B | 2 | $394K |
| 3 | 05261 | Pownal | 83 | B | 1 | $232K |
| 4 | 05262 | Shaftsbury | 82 | B | 3 | $246K |
| 5 | 05257 | North Bennington | 78 | B | 17 | $293K |
| 6 | 05201 | Bennington | 74 | B | 21 | $206K |
| 7 | 05152 | Peru | — | — | $444K | |
| 8 | 05250 | Arlington | — | — | 0 | $277K |
| 9 | 05251 | Dorset | — | — | 1 | $464K |
| 10 | 05252 | East Arlington | — | — | 0 | $209K |
| 11 | 05253 | East Dorset | — | — | $379K | |
| 12 | 05260 | North Pownal | — | — | $206K | |
| 13 | 05340 | Bondville | — | — | $382K | |
| 14 | 05352 | Stamford | — | — | $279K | |
| 15 | 05768 | Rupert | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 05776 | West Rupert | — | — | $267K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bennington County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.6% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bennington County, Vermont
Overview
Bennington County in Vermont covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 6 scored records.
7 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.