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ZIP 05301

Pop. 16,955·Windham County·5th most expensive ZIP in Vermont
Median rent (all units)
$1,892/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$59
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ZIP 05301 · $1,892
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,440/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$22,704/yr
At $1,892/mo median
Location
StateVT
CountyWindham County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 05301 (Brattleboro, VT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,955
Median income
$65,910
Median age
46.7
Renters
34.4%
Age distribution
19.1%
16.8%
23.4%
14.9%
25.8%
Under 1819.1%
18–3416.8%
35–5423.4%
55–6414.9%
65+25.8%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
91.5%
White91.5%
Black0.7%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian1.5%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
24.9%
23.2%
47.6%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+47.6%
Housing tenure
65.6%
34.4%
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 05301 in Brattleboro, VT has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,565 → $65,910
up 33.0%
Population
16,560 → 16,955
up 2.4%
Renter share
38.8% → 34.4%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
47.1% → 47.6%
+0.5 pts
Median age
47.7 → 46.7
-1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $49,565 in 2021 to $65,910 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 16,560 to 16,955 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 34.4% of households rent today, against 38.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 05301 covers Brattleboro, VT. The median rent here is $1,892/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($65,910/yr), ZIP 05301 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 05301?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 05301 (Brattleboro, VT) is $1,892. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 05301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 05301's median rent of $1,892/mo is $59 (3%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 05301 compare to other ZIPs in Vermont?

ZIP 05301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Vermont, ranking #5 out of 6 ZIPs at $1,892/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 05301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,892/mo in ZIP 05301. The local median household income is $65,910/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 05301?

Rent in ZIP 05301 has increased 10.8% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 05301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 05301 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,892/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($65,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 05301 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 05301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.4% of ZIP 05301 households are renters, while 65.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 05301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 05301 compare to the rest of Brattleboro?

ZIP 05301 sits right at the Brattleboro citywide median of $1,892/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 05301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 05301 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,892/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 05301's median household income ($65,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 05301 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.35–8.75%
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