Shaftsbury
Town in Bennington County, Vermont

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.
- 3,598residents (2020 Census)
- 1,043 ftelevation · 318 m
- 43.0 sq miland area · 111.3 km²
- 84 / sq mipopulation density
- 05257ZIP code
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 had 3,598 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,598 |
|---|---|
| Density | 84 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shaftsbury at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Bennington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,598 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.99 sq mi (111.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9788° N, 73.2135° W |
| ZIP code | 05257 |
| Official website | shaftsbury.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5000363550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shaftsbury
- South Shaftsbury2.8 mi S
- North Bennington4.1 mi S
- Arlington5.8 mi N
- Bennington6.4 mi S
- Old Bennington6.5 mi S
- Woodford8.4 mi SE
- Hoosick Falls, NY8.8 mi SW
- Cambridge, NY9.1 mi W
- Sunderland10.3 mi NE
- Pownal Center12.5 mi S
- North Pownal12.6 mi S
- Pownal13.1 mi S
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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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