Pownal
Town in Bennington County, Vermont

Pownal is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, with 3,258 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,398 ft (426 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pownal Center, 0.7 miles NW.
- 3,258residents (2020 Census)
- 1,398 ftelevation · 426 m
- 46.8 sq miland area · 121.1 km²
- 70 / sq mipopulation density
- 05261main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Pownal
Pownal is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 3,258. The town of Pownal includes the villages of Pownal, North Pownal, and Pownal Center.
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Living in Pownal
- Median household income
- $64,163
- Median home value
- $256,600
- Median rent
- $944/mo
- Median age
- 49
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Pownal had 3,258 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,258 |
|---|---|
| Density | 70 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pownal at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Bennington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,258 (2020) |
| Land area | 46.77 sq mi (121.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7895° N, 73.2144° W |
| ZIP codes | 05261, 05260 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5000357025 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pownal
- Pownal Center0.7 mi NW
- North Pownal2.3 mi W
- Williamstown, MA6.5 mi S
- Old Bennington6.5 mi N
- Bennington6.7 mi N
- Stamford7.1 mi E
- Clarksburg, MA7.2 mi SE
- North Adams, MA9.3 mi SE
- North Bennington9.3 mi N
- Hoosick Falls, NY10.3 mi NW
- South Shaftsbury10.5 mi N
- Woodford10.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pownal
What county is Pownal in?
Pownal is in Bennington County, Vermont.
What is the population of Pownal, VT?
3,258 people lived in Pownal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pownal, VT?
The main ZIP code is 05261. Other ZIP codes: 05260.
What is the elevation of Pownal?
1,398 feet (426 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pownal?
Pownal Center (0.7 mi), North Pownal (2.3 mi), Williamstown (6.5 mi), Old Bennington (6.5 mi), Bennington (6.7 mi).
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