Bennington Vermont Map

About Bennington, Vermont

Bennington is a locality in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,795. Bennington is located at 42.8781°N, 73.1968°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5201.

Bennington rises from the southwestern corner of Vermont, a place where the Green Mountains begin their sweep northward, their lower slopes cloaked in a dense, whispering forest. It lies 25.3 miles north of Berkshire, MA (from Berkshire, MA: bearing 360°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-east of White Creek. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: broad, fertile valleys cradle the town, while the land quickly climbs into rugged hills, their stony outcrops softened by a persistent green. Streams, born high in these hills, tumble down in silver threads, gathering in the valleys to form the Walloomsac River, which flows with a steady, unhurried purpose. The air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, particularly after a rain, and in the late afternoon, the sun can cast a honeyed glow across the weathered clapboard of older homes, lending a quiet dignity to the streets. This region of Vermont has a rich and layered past, from its early days as a strategic outpost in the Revolutionary War, marked by the iconic Bennington Battle Monument, to its later prominence as a hub for manufacturing, particularly in textiles and pharmaceuticals. The echoes of this industrial heritage can still be felt in the architecture and the stories whispered by the older generation. Today, Bennington’s economy is more diverse, with a strong presence of healthcare and education, anchored by its namesake college. The town retains a character of practical resilience, a place where people work with their hands and their minds, and where the changing seasons are not just observed but deeply felt, dictating the rhythm of life from the vibrant bloom of spring to the deep, quiet snows of winter.

About This Bennington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bennington, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.878135, -73.196774. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bennington and Bennington County.

Detailed location data for Bennington includes the ZIP code (05201), telephone area code (802), county seat of Bennington County (Bennington), and school district assignment (Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District 87 (PK-5)). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bennington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.