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ZIP 05201

Pop. 14,998·Bennington County·6th most expensive ZIP in Vermont
Median rent (all units)
$1,406/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.3%
vs US Median
-$559
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ZIP 05201 · $1,406
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,310/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,872/yr
At $1,406/mo median
Location
StateVT
CountyBennington County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 05201 (Bennington, VT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 36% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,998
Median income
$59,798
Median age
45.4
Renters
39.1%
Age distribution
18.7%
18.4%
23.1%
15%
24.9%
Under 1818.7%
18–3418.4%
35–5423.1%
55–6415%
65+24.9%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
91.7%
White91.7%
Black1.2%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
Other3%
Education (25+)
25.4%
30.9%
36%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+36%
Housing tenure
60.9%
39.1%
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 05201 in Bennington, VT has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,544 → $59,798
up 11.7%
Population
14,831 → 14,998
up 1.1%
Renter share
36.6% → 39.1%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
32.2% → 36%
+3.8 pts

Census figures show median household income at $59,798 today, compared with $53,544 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 14,831 to 14,998 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 39.1% of households rent today, against 36.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.2% to 36%.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 05201 covers Bennington, VT. The median rent here is $1,406/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($59,798/yr), ZIP 05201 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 05201?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 05201 (Bennington, VT) is $1,406. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 05201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 05201's median rent of $1,406/mo is $559 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 05201 compare to other ZIPs in Vermont?

ZIP 05201 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Vermont, ranking #6 out of 7 ZIPs at $1,406/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 05201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,406/mo in ZIP 05201. The local median household income is $59,798/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 05201?

Rent in ZIP 05201 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 05201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 05201 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,406/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($59,798/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 05201 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 05201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.1% of ZIP 05201 households are renters, while 60.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 05201 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 05201 compare to the rest of Bennington?

ZIP 05201 is pricier than Bennington as a whole. At $1,406/mo, it's $18 above the Bennington citywide median of $1,388/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 05201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 05201 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,406/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 05201's median household income ($59,798/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 05201 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.35–8.75%
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