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ZIP 05403

Pop. 20,614·Chittenden County·1st most expensive ZIP in Vermont
Median rent (all units)
$2,749/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
+$784
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ZIP 05403 · $2,749
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,690
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,410
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,190
Research median
$2,410/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,988/yr
At $2,749/mo median
Location
StateVT
CountyChittenden County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.0% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 05403 (South Burlington, VT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,614
Median income
$105,616
Median age
38.1
Renters
38.6%
Age distribution
19%
25.4%
26.7%
17.7%
Under 1819%
18–3425.4%
35–5426.7%
55–6411.3%
65+17.7%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
78.8%
White78.8%
Black1.9%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian10.3%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
12.3%
18.6%
67.3%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma12.3%
Some college18.6%
Bachelor's+67.3%
Housing tenure
61.4%
38.6%
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 05403 in South Burlington, VT has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,943 → $105,616
up 25.8%
Population
19,877 → 20,614
up 3.7%
Renter share
39.7% → 38.6%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
62% → 67.3%
+5.3 pts
Median age
38.6 → 38.1
-0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 05403 in South Burlington, VT now reports about $105,616, up from $83,943 in 2021. The population has grown by 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 19,877 residents to roughly 20,614. College-educated residents now make up 67.3% of adults here, versus 62% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 05403 covers South Burlington, VT. The median rent here is $2,749/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,410/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($105,616/yr), ZIP 05403 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 05403?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 05403 (South Burlington, VT) is $2,749. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 05403 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 05403's median rent of $2,749/mo is $784 (40%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 05403 compare to other ZIPs in Vermont?

ZIP 05403 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Vermont, ranking #1 out of 6 ZIPs tracked at $2,749/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 05403?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,749/mo in ZIP 05403. The local median household income is $105,616/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 05403?

Rent in ZIP 05403 has increased 18.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 05403 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 05403 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,749/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($105,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 05403 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 05403 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.6% of ZIP 05403 households are renters, while 61.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 05403 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 05403 compare to the rest of South Burlington?

ZIP 05403 is pricier than South Burlington as a whole. At $2,749/mo, it's $86 above the South Burlington citywide median of $2,663/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 05403 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 05403 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,749/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 05403's median household income ($105,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 05403 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.35–8.75%
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