| City: | Rupert, Vermont |
| County: | Bennington County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:39 PM |
| Population: | 45 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 802 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.2576, -73.2255 |
| Land Area: | 4.552 sq mi |
| Quick Link: |
Rupert is a tiny community in Bennington County, Vermont, where the post office serves far more than the local population suggests. With just 45 residents and 24 households within the ZIP code boundary, the Rupert post office maintains 63 PO Boxes. That's 2.6 boxes for every household, a clear sign this post office serves surrounding areas beyond its compact 0.10 square mile territory.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the service area. While some residents receive rural route delivery (18 ZIP+4 records show rural carrier service), PO Boxes remain the primary method. The high box count compared to local population means people from neighboring areas without carrier delivery depend on the Rupert post office.
The 45 residents here have a median age of 49.8 years. All 25 adults (age 25+) were born in the United States. The community is predominantly white (41 of 45 residents), with 10 residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino. Of the 30 total housing units, 24 are occupied year-round, while 4 sit vacant for seasonal use. The split between owner-occupied (13 units) and renter-occupied (11 units) is nearly even.
Street names like Watrous Road, VT Route 153, Route 315, and Pawlet Mountain Road suggest a rural Vermont landscape. Main Street anchors what little commercial center exists. Antone Mtn View Road hints at the area's scenic character. With 13 business establishments employing 38 people, this is a small but functioning rural economy. Eleven workers commute from home, likely along these rural routes.
Historic housing defines the community. Of the 30 total units, 14 were built before 1939, giving Rupert a pre-war Vermont character. The compact ZIP boundary and rural delivery pattern show this isn't a town center but rather a postal service point for a wider rural area.
Street names mix Vermont state routes with rural roads and mountain geography, typical of small Vermont communities.
ZIP Code 05768 has 45 residents and 24 households (average 1.88 persons per household). The median age is 49.8 years, older than the state (43.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.1%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.2%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 45Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 25Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 9.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 24Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.88Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.10Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 41 | 25 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 45 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.8
Male Median Age: 49.8
Female Median Age: 54.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| White: | 41 | 95.35% |
| Black: | 1 | 2.33% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 2.33% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 43 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 23 | 51.11% | 49.8 years |
| Females: | 22 | 48.89% | 54.5 years |
| Total: | 45 | 100% | 49.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 25 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 25 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 25 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($78,024), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($56,358), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 44.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (64.7%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (100.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $54,167 | $38,636 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 11 | 44.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 14 | 56.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 100.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 11 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($290,500), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,193), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $341,700 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3 | 21.43% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11 | 78.57% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 14 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (42.60%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 12.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (69.20%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 14 | 56.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 44.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 25 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 3 | 10.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 25 | 89.29% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 28 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 05768 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 34 people with an annual payroll of $1,854,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 118Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $497,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,854,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 34Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 05768 is located in Bennington County, Vermont, within the Bennington, VT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13540). This Micro area has a population of 37,312 people, about 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 05768. It covers 4.552 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.006 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Bennington, VTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 37,312Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.552 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.006 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | No DistrictsSource: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 05768 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.