2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Vermont — 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

308 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 05001 (White River Junction, VT) — 23.3 c/kWh
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Out of 308 ZIP codes with data in Vermont, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All Vermont Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 308
Highest value 23.3 c/kWh
Median value 23.3 c/kWh
State Vermont

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 05001 White River Junction VT 23.3 c/kWh 74/100
2 05009 White River Junction VT 23.3 c/kWh 78/100
3 05030 Ascutney VT 23.3 c/kWh 82/100
4 05031 Barnard VT 23.3 c/kWh 83/100
5 05032 Bethel VT 23.3 c/kWh 78/100
6 05033 Bradford VT 23.3 c/kWh 69/100
7 05034 Bridgewater VT 23.3 c/kWh 79/100
8 05035 Bridgewater Corners VT 23.3 c/kWh 55/100
9 05036 Brookfield VT 23.3 c/kWh 53/100
10 05037 Brownsville VT 23.3 c/kWh 83/100
11 05038 Chelsea VT 23.3 c/kWh 77/100
12 05039 Corinth VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
13 05040 East Corinth VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
14 05041 East Randolph VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
15 05042 East Ryegate VT 23.3 c/kWh 53/100
16 05043 East Thetford VT 23.3 c/kWh 78/100
17 05045 Fairlee VT 23.3 c/kWh 72/100
18 05046 Groton VT 23.3 c/kWh 55/100
19 05047 Hartford VT 23.3 c/kWh 79/100
20 05048 Hartland VT 23.3 c/kWh 79/100
21 05049 Hartland Four Corners VT 23.3 c/kWh 53/100
22 05050 Mc Indoe Falls VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
23 05051 Newbury VT 23.3 c/kWh 83/100
24 05052 North Hartland VT 23.3 c/kWh 80/100
25 05053 North Pomfret VT 23.3 c/kWh 53/100
26 05054 North Thetford VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
27 05055 Norwich VT 23.3 c/kWh 83/100
28 05056 Plymouth VT 23.3 c/kWh 51/100
29 05058 Post Mills VT 23.3 c/kWh 53/100
30 05059 Quechee VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
31 05060 Randolph VT 23.3 c/kWh 79/100
32 05061 Randolph Center VT 23.3 c/kWh 82/100
33 05062 Reading VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
34 05065 Sharon VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
35 05067 South Pomfret VT 23.3 c/kWh 53/100
36 05068 South Royalton VT 23.3 c/kWh 73/100
37 05069 South Ryegate VT 23.3 c/kWh 55/100
38 05070 South Strafford VT 23.3 c/kWh 53/100
39 05071 South Woodstock VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
40 05072 Strafford VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
41 05073 Taftsville VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
42 05074 Thetford VT 23.3 c/kWh 77/100
43 05075 Thetford Center VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
44 05076 Topsham VT 23.3 c/kWh 53/100
45 05077 Tunbridge VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
46 05079 Vershire VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
47 05081 Wells River VT 23.3 c/kWh 70/100
48 05083 West Fairlee VT 23.3 c/kWh 83/100
49 05084 West Hartford VT 23.3 c/kWh 83/100
50 05085 West Newbury VT 23.3 c/kWh 53/100
51 05086 West Topsham VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
52 05088 Wilder VT 23.3 c/kWh 83/100
53 05089 Windsor VT 23.3 c/kWh 75/100
54 05091 Woodstock VT 23.3 c/kWh 68/100
55 05101 Bellows Falls VT 23.3 c/kWh 83/100
56 05141 Cambridgeport VT 23.3 c/kWh 53/100
57 05142 Cavendish VT 23.3 c/kWh 77/100
58 05143 Chester VT 23.3 c/kWh 69/100
59 05146 Grafton VT 23.3 c/kWh 55/100
60 05148 Londonderry VT 23.3 c/kWh 73/100
61 05149 Ludlow VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
62 05150 North Springfield VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
63 05151 Perkinsville VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
64 05152 Peru VT 23.3 c/kWh 75/100
65 05153 Proctorsville VT 23.3 c/kWh 55/100
66 05154 Saxtons River VT 23.3 c/kWh 80/100
67 05155 South Londonderry VT 23.3 c/kWh 75/100
68 05156 Springfield VT 23.3 c/kWh 83/100
69 05158 Westminster VT 23.3 c/kWh 74/100
70 05159 Westminster Station VT 23.3 c/kWh 53/100
71 05161 Weston VT 23.3 c/kWh 55/100
72 05201 Bennington VT 23.3 c/kWh 55/100
73 05250 Arlington VT 23.3 c/kWh 78/100
74 05251 Dorset VT 23.3 c/kWh 79/100
75 05252 East Arlington VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
76 05253 East Dorset VT 23.3 c/kWh 64/100
77 05254 Manchester VT 23.3 c/kWh 77/100
78 05255 Manchester Center VT 23.3 c/kWh 72/100
79 05257 North Bennington VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
80 05260 North Pownal VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
81 05261 Pownal VT 23.3 c/kWh 78/100
82 05262 Shaftsbury VT 23.3 c/kWh 83/100
83 05301 Brattleboro VT 23.3 c/kWh 75/100
84 05302 Brattleboro VT 23.3 c/kWh 80/100
85 05303 Brattleboro VT 23.3 c/kWh 75/100
86 05304 Brattleboro VT 23.3 c/kWh 80/100
87 05340 Bondville VT 23.3 c/kWh 50/100
88 05341 East Dover VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
89 05342 Jacksonville VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
90 05343 Jamaica VT 23.3 c/kWh 78/100
91 05344 Marlboro VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
92 05345 Newfane VT 23.3 c/kWh 55/100
93 05346 Putney VT 23.3 c/kWh 83/100
94 05350 Readsboro VT 23.3 c/kWh 83/100
95 05351 South Newfane VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
96 05352 Stamford VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
97 05353 Townshend VT 23.3 c/kWh 82/100
98 05354 Vernon VT 23.3 c/kWh 63/100
99 05355 Wardsboro VT 23.3 c/kWh 55/100
100 05356 West Dover VT 23.3 c/kWh 73/100

Methodology

Energy cost rankings use EIA residential electricity rate data by utility service area, mapped to ZIP codes. Rates are in cents per kilowatt-hour (c/kWh). The national average is approximately 16-17 c/kWh. High energy costs combined with older housing stock indicate significant homeowner burden.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are energy costs included in home safety?

Energy burden is a key factor in home affordability and livability. ZIP codes with high electricity rates and older housing stock face compounding costs: higher bills, more expensive repairs, and greater risk of deferred maintenance that leads to safety hazards.

How can homeowners reduce energy costs?

Federal and state rebates are available for insulation, heat pumps, weatherization, and solar panels. The Inflation Reduction Act provides up to $14,000 in home energy rebates. Check energystar.gov/rebates for eligibility.

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