South Shaftsbury
Census-designated place in Bennington County, Vermont
South Shaftsbury is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bennington County, Vermont, with 681 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 745 ft (227 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Bennington, 2.6 miles SW.
- 681residents (2020 Census)
- 745 ftelevation · 227 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 304 / sq mipopulation density
- 05257ZIP code
About South Shaftsbury
South Shaftsbury is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Shaftsbury in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 681 at the 2020 census.
American poet Robert Frost lived in the area in two separate farms, The Gully and the Stone House, which is now a museum. While residing in the area he wrote poems like Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening and other poems in his Pulitzer Prize-winning collection, New Hampshire and received two Pulitzer Prizes.
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Living in South Shaftsbury
- Median household income
- $61,161
- Median home value
- $228,600
- Median age
- 59.6
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South Shaftsbury had 681 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 681 |
|---|---|
| Density | 304 per sq mi (117 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Shaftsbury at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Bennington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 681 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9406° N, 73.1946° W |
| ZIP code | 05257 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5068200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Shaftsbury
- North Bennington2.6 mi SW
- Shaftsbury2.8 mi N
- Bennington3.9 mi S
- Old Bennington4.0 mi S
- Woodford6.3 mi E
- Hoosick Falls, NY8.3 mi W
- Arlington8.5 mi N
- Pownal Center10.0 mi S
- North Pownal10.3 mi S
- Pownal10.5 mi S
- Stamford10.9 mi SE
- Cambridge, NY11.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about South Shaftsbury
What county is South Shaftsbury in?
South Shaftsbury is in Bennington County, Vermont.
What is the population of South Shaftsbury, VT?
681 people lived in South Shaftsbury at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Shaftsbury, VT?
The ZIP code of South Shaftsbury is 05257.
What is the elevation of South Shaftsbury?
745 feet (227 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Shaftsbury?
North Bennington (2.6 mi), Shaftsbury (2.8 mi), Bennington (3.9 mi), Old Bennington (4.0 mi), Woodford (6.3 mi).
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