The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05340 sells for about $849,000, or $295 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,031 a month.
ZIP 05340 — Winhall
The 05340 market is characterized by high-end, resort-driven real estate with significant inventory dedicated to vacation use. Prices remain resilient due to limited supply and strong demand for mountain-adjacent properties, though the high vacancy rate reflects the seasonal nature of the area.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent second-home buyers, outdoor enthusiasts, and families seeking a quiet, resort-adjacent lifestyle in the Green Mountains.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 9.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 5.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 05340, Bennington County VT
Bondville and the surrounding Winhall area report very low crime rates, consistent with the rural character of Bennington County.
The area is served by the Winhall School District, which is generally well-regarded for its small class sizes and community-focused educational environment.
The region faces typical New England climate risks, including heavy winter snowfall and potential for localized flooding in low-lying areas near the West River.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by the seasonal tourism industry centered around the Stratton Mountain Resort, which serves as the primary regional employer.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Winhall, with rates determined by the local school budget and state-wide education funding formulas.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via VT-30 to reach employment hubs in Manchester or Brattleboro.
The area is a premier destination for outdoor recreation, featuring immediate access to Stratton Mountain for skiing, hiking trails, and proximity to the Green Mountain National Forest.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal demand, with a high concentration of short-term vacation rentals catering to ski resort visitors.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the hospitality and tourism sectors, with Stratton Mountain Resort acting as the primary economic anchor.
Public transit is extremely limited; residents rely almost exclusively on private vehicles for transportation.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural character, with most new projects focused on resort-related infrastructure.
Bennington County assessments are conducted at the town level, with periodic reappraisals to ensure fair market value alignment.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and potential fire district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are moderate but can be impacted by wildfire risk in heavily forested areas and winter storm exposure.
Vermont has seen modest net domestic migration, with a trend of remote workers moving to rural areas for lifestyle reasons.
Vermont is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Vermont law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 05340.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Stratton Mountain Resort4.53.7 mi
- Magic Mountain Ski Area4.78 mi
- Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home4.78.2 mi
- The Barn Restaurant & Tavern4.418.1 mi
- The New American Grill4.56.9 mi
- Green Mountain National Forest4.78.6 mi
- Magic Mountain Ski Area4.78 mi
- Bromley Mountain Ski Resort4.63.4 mi
- Mount Equinox Skyline Drive4.610.2 mi
- Emerald Lake State Park4.79 mi
- Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home4.78.2 mi
- Southern Vermont Arts Center4.78 mi
- The Chocolate Barn4.517.8 mi
- Historic Arlington Covered Bridge4.715.6 mi
- Pastime Pinball4.66.8 mi
- Stratton Mountain Resort4.53.7 mi
- Green Mountain National Forest4.78.6 mi
- Emerald Lake State Park4.79 mi
- Jamaica State Park4.88.6 mi
- Lye Brook Falls Trailhead4.76 mi
- Stratton Mountain Resort4.53.7 mi
- The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa3.97.6 mi
- Shaw's47 mi
- Manchester Designer Outlets4.16.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major year-round destination for skiing, golf, and mountain biking.
Extensive trail network for hiking and wilderness exploration.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.