Shaftsbury

Town in Bennington County, Vermont

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Shaftsbury is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, with 3,598 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,043 ft (318 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Shaftsbury, 2.8 miles S.

About Shaftsbury

Shaftsbury is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 3,598 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Shaftsbury

Median household income
$86,071
Median home value
$267,300
Median rent
$1,079/mo
Median age
43
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Shaftsbury, VT population

Shaftsbury had 3,598 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,598
Density84 per sq mi (32 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Shaftsbury at a glance

StateVermont (VT)
CountyBennington County
TypeTown
Population3,598 (2020)
Land area42.99 sq mi (111.3 km²)
Water area0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²)
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Coordinates42.9788° N, 73.2135° W
ZIP code05257
Official websiteshaftsbury.net
Census code (GEOID)5000363550

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Shaftsbury

What county is Shaftsbury in?

Shaftsbury is in Bennington County, Vermont.

What is the population of Shaftsbury, VT?

3,598 people lived in Shaftsbury at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Shaftsbury, VT?

The ZIP code of Shaftsbury is 05257.

What is the elevation of Shaftsbury?

1,043 feet (318 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Shaftsbury?

South Shaftsbury (2.8 mi), North Bennington (4.1 mi), Arlington (5.8 mi), Bennington (6.4 mi), Old Bennington (6.5 mi).

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