Brookfield
Town in Orange County, Vermont
Brookfield is a town in Orange County, Vermont, with 1,244 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,093 ft (333 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Williamstown, 6.4 miles N.
- 1,244residents (2020 Census)
- 1,093 ftelevation · 333 m
- 40.9 sq miland area · 105.9 km²
- 30 / sq mipopulation density
- 05036ZIP code
About Brookfield
Brookfield is a town in Orange County, Vermont, United States. It was created by Vermont charter on August 5, 1781. The population was 1,244 at the 2020 census. Brookfield is best known for its floating bridge which spans Sunset Lake buoyed by pontoons. The bridge, which is the only floating bridge east of the Mississippi River, was originally built in 1820 by Luther Adams and his neighbors. Sunset Lake is also the site of an annual ice harvesting festival. Brookfield boasts that it has Vermont's oldest continually operating library dating back to 1791. In 2006, Brookfield was one of the first American towns to have its citizens pass a resolution endorsing the impeachment of President George W. Bush. As of September 2010, the floating bridge was closed for repairs. Work began in 2014, and was completed May 2015. There was a celebration from May 23–24, 2015, to memorialize the event. Governor Peter Shumlin attended, and cadets from Norwich University provided traffic control.
The town's modest village center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Brookfield Village Historic District.
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Living in Brookfield
- Median household income
- $98,500
- Median home value
- $339,300
- Median rent
- $975/mo
- Median age
- 47
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Brookfield had 1,244 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,244 |
|---|---|
| Density | 30 per sq mi (12 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brookfield at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,244 (2020) |
| Land area | 40.88 sq mi (105.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0239° N, 72.5879° W |
| ZIP code | 05036 |
| Official website | brookfieldvt.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5001709325 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brookfield
- Williamstown6.4 mi N
- Chelsea6.6 mi E
- Randolph7.2 mi S
- Braintree7.2 mi SW
- Roxbury7.6 mi W
- Washington9.0 mi NE
- Tunbridge9.9 mi SE
- Graniteville9.9 mi NE
- Northfield10.0 mi NW
- South Barre10.4 mi NE
- Websterville10.7 mi NE
- East Barre11.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brookfield
What county is Brookfield in?
Brookfield is in Orange County, Vermont.
What is the population of Brookfield, VT?
1,244 people lived in Brookfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brookfield, VT?
The ZIP code of Brookfield is 05036.
What is the elevation of Brookfield?
1,093 feet (333 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brookfield?
Williamstown (6.4 mi), Chelsea (6.6 mi), Randolph (7.2 mi), Braintree (7.2 mi), Roxbury (7.6 mi).
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