Pownal Center
Census-designated place in Bennington County, Vermont

Pownal Center is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bennington County, Vermont, with 437 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 961 ft (293 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pownal, 0.7 miles SE.
- 437residents (2020 Census)
- 961 ftelevation · 293 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 281 / sq mipopulation density
- 05261ZIP code
About Pownal Center
Pownal Center is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Pownal, Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Pownal Center had a population of 437.
It is located in southwestern Bennington County, in the geographic center of the town of Pownal. U.S. Route 7 is the main road through the village, leading north 6 miles (10 km) to Bennington and south 8 miles (13 km) to Williamstown, Massachusetts.
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Living in Pownal Center
- Median household income
- $62,985
- Median home value
- $375,800
- Median age
- 45.9
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Pownal Center had 437 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 437 |
|---|---|
| Density | 281 per sq mi (108 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pownal Center at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Bennington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 437 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.56 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7977° N, 73.2215° W |
| ZIP code | 05261 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5057100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pownal Center
- Pownal0.7 mi SE
- North Pownal1.8 mi W
- Old Bennington6.0 mi N
- Bennington6.1 mi N
- Williamstown, MA7.0 mi S
- Stamford7.4 mi E
- Clarksburg, MA7.8 mi SE
- North Bennington8.7 mi N
- Hoosick Falls, NY9.7 mi NW
- North Adams, MA9.9 mi SE
- South Shaftsbury10.0 mi N
- Woodford10.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pownal Center
What county is Pownal Center in?
Pownal Center is in Bennington County, Vermont.
What is the population of Pownal Center, VT?
437 people lived in Pownal Center at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pownal Center, VT?
The ZIP code of Pownal Center is 05261.
What is the elevation of Pownal Center?
961 feet (293 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pownal Center?
Pownal (0.7 mi), North Pownal (1.8 mi), Old Bennington (6.0 mi), Bennington (6.1 mi), Williamstown (7.0 mi).
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