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ZIP 05641

Part of Barre, VT
Pop. 16,936·Washington County·6th most expensive ZIP in Vermont
Median rent (all units)
$1,483/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.1%
vs US Median
-$482
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ZIP 05641 · $1,483
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$1,850
Research median
$1,400/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
$17,796/yr
At $1,483/mo median
Location
CityBarre
StateVT
CountyWashington 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, +4.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 05641 (Barre, VT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,936
Median income
$76,855
Median age
47.2
Renters
30.2%
Age distribution
15.1%
20.6%
24.5%
18.4%
21.3%
Under 1815.1%
18–3420.6%
35–5424.5%
55–6418.4%
65+21.3%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
92%
White92%
Black0.7%
Hispanic4%
Asian1.4%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
30.8%
27.2%
36.5%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma30.8%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+36.5%
Housing tenure
69.8%
30.2%
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 05641 in Barre, VT has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,516 → $76,855
up 21.0%
Population
16,521 → 16,936
up 2.5%
Renter share
33.9% → 30.2%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
29.2% → 36.5%
+7.3 pts
Median age
45.9 → 47.2
+1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $63,516 to $76,855 across the same window, up 21.0% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 16,521 residents to roughly 16,936. Renters now make up 30.2% of households, compared with 33.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 36.5% of adults here, versus 29.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 05641 covers Barre, VT. The median rent here is $1,483/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($76,855/yr), ZIP 05641 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 05641?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 05641 (Barre, VT) is $1,483. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 05641 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 05641's median rent of $1,483/mo is $482 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 05641 compare to other ZIPs in Vermont?

ZIP 05641 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Vermont, ranking #6 out of 6 ZIPs at $1,483/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 05641?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,483/mo in ZIP 05641. The local median household income is $76,855/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 05641?

Rent in ZIP 05641 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 05641 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 05641 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,483/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($76,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 05641 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 05641 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.2% of ZIP 05641 households are renters, while 69.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 05641 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 05641 compare to the rest of Barre?

ZIP 05641 sits right at the Barre citywide median of $1,483/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 05641 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 05641 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,483/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 05641's median household income ($76,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 05641 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.35–8.75%
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