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Rutland, VT
City in Rutland County, Vermont. ZIP codes: 05701.
Population
15,712
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,080
ZIP codes
1
Rutland and its ZIP codes
Rutland at a glance
- Rutland is about 30 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- It is the 3rd most populous of 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- Households here earn a median of $57,675 a year, 29% less than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,500 (41% below Vermont) and median rent is $995 a month.
Local data for Rutland, VT
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools11
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices2
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants78
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools5
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Rutland, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,675
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$185,500
Median rent
$995/mo
Homeownership
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher
33.4%
Median age
49.0
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,084), French Americans (1,866), Italian Americans (1,425).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rutland County. PPP loans are for Rutland.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,345
25,317 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,361
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$484M
FY 2026, $7,989 per person
How people get to work
Rutland, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rutland, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
964
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
245
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 8°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rutland, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Rutland
1 in or overlapping Rutland. Population shown
Cities near Rutland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North ClarendonCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.3 |
| West RutlandCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.7 |
| ProctorCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.7 |
| ChittendenCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| PittsfordCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2 |
| WallingfordCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Killington VillageCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.9 |
| CastletonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Middletown SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Castleton Four CornersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| East PoultneyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| BrandonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| PoultneyVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Fair HavenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| WellsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| BensonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rutland, VT in?
- Rutland is in Rutland County, Vermont.
- What ZIP codes are in Rutland, VT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rutland include 05701.
- What is the population of Rutland, VT?
- About 15,712 people live in Rutland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rutland?
- Nearby places include North Clarendon (2.7 mi), West Rutland (3.4 mi), Proctor (5.4 mi), Chittenden (6.6 mi), Pittsford (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023