East Dorset
Census-designated place in Bennington County, Vermont
East Dorset is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bennington County, Vermont, with 296 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 787 ft (240 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dorset, 3.1 miles NW.
- 296residents (2020 Census)
- 787 ftelevation · 240 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 133 / sq mipopulation density
- 05253ZIP code
About East Dorset
East Dorset is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Dorset, Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, East Dorset had a population of 296.
It is in northern Bennington County, in the eastern part of the town of Dorset, in a valley between Mount Aeolus of the Taconic Mountains to the west and the Green Mountains to the east. The Batten Kill rises at East Dorset and flows south and west to the Hudson River in New York.
U.S. Route 7 passes through East Dorset, leading north 26 miles (42 km) to Rutland and south 28 miles (45 km) to Bennington.
East Dorset is home to the first marble quarries in the United States. It is also the birthplace of Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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- Median home value
- $397,600
- Median age
- 51.8
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East Dorset had 296 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 296 |
|---|---|
| Density | 133 per sq mi (51 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Dorset at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Bennington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 296 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.22 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2437° N, 73.0074° W |
| ZIP code | 05253 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5020350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Dorset
- Dorset3.1 mi NW
- Manchester Center4.1 mi S
- Peru4.4 mi NE
- Winhall5.5 mi S
- Manchester6.8 mi SW
- Danby7.9 mi NW
- Landgrove8.0 mi E
- Mount Tabor8.6 mi NE
- Rupert9.6 mi W
- Sandgate9.6 mi SW
- Stratton Mountain10.2 mi SE
- South Londonderry10.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about East Dorset
What county is East Dorset in?
East Dorset is in Bennington County, Vermont.
What is the population of East Dorset, VT?
296 people lived in East Dorset at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Dorset, VT?
The ZIP code of East Dorset is 05253.
What is the elevation of East Dorset?
787 feet (240 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Dorset?
Dorset (3.1 mi), Manchester Center (4.1 mi), Peru (4.4 mi), Winhall (5.5 mi), Manchester (6.8 mi).
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