ZIP Code 05081 — Newbury, VT Home Prices (2026)
The typical home in ZIP 05081 (Newbury, Vermont) is worth about $266,000 at roughly $151 per square foot — 9% more affordable than the Newbury median and 10% more affordable than the typical U.S. home.
How 05081 compares
ZIP 05081 is one of the more affordable ZIP codes in Newbury: its typical home value of $266,000 ranks #4 of the 4 Newbury ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $266,000 in 05081 to $322,000 in 05051). Per square foot it costs about $151, against $157 for Newbury as a whole, $264 for Vermont, and $195 nationally.
| Area | Typical value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| ZIP 05081 | $266,000 | $151 |
| Newbury, VT | $293,000 | $157 |
| Vermont | $369,500 | $264 |
| United States | $294,000 | $195 |
Home value by size in 05081
Using this ZIP’s rate of about $151 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.
| Home size | Estimated value |
|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | $151,000 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $226,500 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $302,000 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $377,500 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $453,000 |
Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 05081
To buy the typical $266,000 home in ZIP 05081 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $72,000 a year (about $1,690 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $86,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.
| Down payment | Cash down | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% (+PMI) | $13,300 | $2,100/mo | $90,000/yr |
| 10% (+PMI) | $26,600 | $2,010/mo | $86,000/yr |
| 20% | $53,200 | $1,690/mo | $72,000/yr |
Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.
What your budget buys in ZIP 05081
At about $151 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 05081:
| Budget | Approx. size | What that looks like locally |
|---|---|---|
| $150k | 990 sq ft | below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes |
| $200k | 1320 sq ft | below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes |
| $250k | 1660 sq ft | around the typical home here |
| $300k | 1990 sq ft | around the typical home here |
| $400k | 2650 sq ft | above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs |
Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 05081 home.
Estimate a specific home in 05081
The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 05081 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.
All Newbury ZIP codes by home value
Where 05081 sits among Newbury’s 4 ZIP codes:
| # | ZIP code | Typical value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05051 | $322,000 | $252 |
| 2 | 05040 | $309,000 | $163 |
| 3 | 05069 | $277,000 | $146 |
| 4 | 05081 (this page) | $266,000 | $151 |
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Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.