Hancock, Vermont

Hancock: town in Vermont

About

Hancock is a town located in the county of Addison in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 323 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 334 inhabitants.

The town was created 244 years ago in 1781.

Hancock locator map
Location of Hancock on Vermont map.

Quick Facts about Hancock

Population 334 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Vermont (United States)
County Addison County
Postal code 05748
Phone Area Codes 802
Area 38.31 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.9262,-72.8412
Altitude 2,037 feet / 621 meters
Establishment July 31, 1781 (244 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 21:58:41 (22nd April 2026)
Density 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 3.29% (2010-2020)
Weather 46℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers 7-days weather
Hancock overlook route 100 image
Hancock overlook route 100 image

Geography

Hancock is located at 43°55'34"N 72°50'28"W (43.9261800, -72.8412200).

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Weather

46°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
8 mph SW Wednesday

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Official website of Hancock

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Demographics

The population of Hancock increased by 3.29% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1790 56 - census
1800 149 62.42% census
2010 323 53.87% census
2011 327 1.22% estimation process
2012 326 -0.31% estimation process
2013 328 0.61% estimation process
2014 330 0.61% estimation process
2015 332 0.6% estimation process
2016 331 -0.3% estimation process
2017 333 0.6% estimation process
2018 332 -0.3% estimation process
2019 333 0.3% estimation process
2020 334 0.3% estimation process
Hancock zip code is 05748. County name: Addison, County fips: 50001

People born in Hancock (1)

American military officer Fred Thaddeus Austin was born in Hancock

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Hancock, VT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
231165 Vermont Technical College Randolph (VT) 05061

Nearby Transit Stations (26)

Rail and bus stations connected to Hancock, VT. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
RPH Randolph station South Main and Salisbury Sts. RAIL
RUD Rutland station 25 Evelyn Street RAIL
MPR Montpelier station Junction Rd and Short Rd RAIL
CNV Castleton station 266 Main Street RAIL
FTC Ticonderoga station NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Hancock.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Hancock Post Office Hancock (VT) 05748

Other places with the same name (9)

  • Hancock, Maine city in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 2,440 people.
  • Hancock, New Hampshire town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 1,650 people.
  • Hancock, Maryland town in Maryland with a population of 1,522 people.
  • Hancock, New York town in Delaware County, New York, United States with a population of 925 people.
  • Hancock, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 744 people.
  • Hancock, Massachusetts city in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America with a population of 695 people.
  • Hancock, Wisconsin village in Waushara County, Wisconsin with a population of 532 people.
  • Hancock, Michigan city in Michigan, United States with a population of 462 people.
  • Hancock, Iowa city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States with a population of 196 people.

Other cities in Addison County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Addison County , VT. (more)

City Name Population Title
Middlebury (village) 6,588 Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States
Bristol 3,838 Town in the United States
Ferrisburgh 2,691 Town in the United States
Vergennes 2,598 City of the United States
Starksboro 1,756 Town in Vermont
New Haven 1,704 Town in Vermont
Addison 1,320 Town in Vermont
Lincoln 1,244 Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States
Shoreham 1,229 Town in Vermont, United States
Orwell 1,212 Town in Vermont, United States
Cornwall 1,198 Town in Vermont (United States)
Bridport 1,184 Town in the United States
Salisbury 1,105 Town in Vermont
Leicester 1,096 Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States
Weybridge 827 Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States of America
Panton 718 Town in Vermont