Peru
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
Peru is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, with 531 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,647 ft (502 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Landgrove, 4.3 miles E.
- 531residents (2020 Census)
- 1,647 ftelevation · 502 m
- 37.4 sq miland area · 96.8 km²
- 14 / sq mipopulation density
- 05152main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Peru
Peru is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 531 at the 2020 census. Originally known as Bromley, the town name was changed to "Peru" by the land grantees as a way of attracting land buyers to an area that had been described as 36 square miles (93 km2) of "trees, bears and mountain lions".
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Living in Peru
- Median household income
- $151,875
- Median home value
- $400,000
- Median rent
- $1,271/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Peru had 531 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 531 |
|---|---|
| Density | 14 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peru at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Bennington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 531 (2020) |
| Land area | 37.37 sq mi (96.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2781° N, 72.9345° W |
| ZIP codes | 05152, 05253 |
| Official website | peruvt.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5000355000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peru
- Landgrove4.3 mi E
- East Dorset4.4 mi SW
- Dorset4.9 mi W
- Mount Tabor5.1 mi N
- Weston7.3 mi NE
- Winhall7.8 mi S
- Manchester Center8.0 mi SW
- Londonderry8.7 mi SE
- South Londonderry8.7 mi SE
- Danby9.1 mi NW
- Wallingford10.3 mi N
- Andover10.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Peru
What county is Peru in?
Peru is in Bennington County, Vermont.
What is the population of Peru, VT?
531 people lived in Peru at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peru, VT?
The main ZIP code is 05152. Other ZIP codes: 05253.
What is the elevation of Peru?
1,647 feet (502 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Peru?
Landgrove (4.3 mi), East Dorset (4.4 mi), Dorset (4.9 mi), Mount Tabor (5.1 mi), Weston (7.3 mi).
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