Rutland, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05701
Rutland County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,802
- 138/sq mi High-density area
- $61,610
- Median income Below-median income area
- $217,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rutland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 138
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05701 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 05701 (Rutland, VT) rose +11.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.1 in 2023 to 248.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 05701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, with 20,802 residents across 150.8 square miles, a density of 138 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05701 reports a modest median household income of $61,610 (26% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,874. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $217,700 (31% below the average Vermont ZIP), and median rent is $1,024; owner occupancy is 60.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rutland County, so 05701 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 05701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rutland, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05701.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
170 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
133 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05701, Rutland, VT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
20,802
Population
150.8
Area (sq mi)
138
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05701?
49.7
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,610
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$40,874
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
16.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05701 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Rutland, VT household income vs. every Vermont ZIP code
Median household income among 238 reporting Vermont ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,610 12th percentile higher than 12% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,762housing units
10,762
Total Housing Units
9,334
Occupied Units
1,428
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,700
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,024
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.5%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05701 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 148 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 169 |
| 2022 | +19.6% | 202 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 223 |
| 2024 | +11.5% | 249 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 881 business establishments in ZIP 05701, employing approximately 12,773 people with a combined annual payroll of $726,604,000.
881
Businesses
12,773
Employees
$726.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 170 | 19.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 133 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 82 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 75 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 41 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.7% |
| Information | 13 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 05701 vs 05736 →
ZIP 05701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05701
Rutland (05701)
20,802 residents
- 05777 3,420
West Rutland (05777)
3,420 residents
- 05763 2,747
Pittsford (05763)
2,747 residents
- 05759 1,827
North Clarendon (05759)
1,827 residents
- 05765 1,803
Proctor (05765)
1,803 residents
- 05738 1,072
Cuttingsville (05738)
1,072 residents
- 05737 875
Chittenden (05737)
875 residents
- 05751 811
Killington (05751)
811 residents
- 05736 684
Center Rutland (05736)
684 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05737
Chittenden (05737)
$101,528 median income
- 05738
Cuttingsville (05738)
$95,000 median income
- 05751
Killington (05751)
$81,250 median income
- 05765
Proctor (05765)
$73,833 median income
- 05763
Pittsford (05763)
$71,833 median income
- 05777
West Rutland (05777)
$64,044 median income
- 05701
Rutland (05701)
$61,610 median income
- 05759
North Clarendon (05759)
$58,150 median income
- 05736 $38,854
Center Rutland (05736)
$38,854 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05701 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05736 | Center Rutland, VT | 684 | 5.0 mi |
| 05737 | Chittenden, VT | 875 | 9.3 mi |
| 05759 | North Clarendon, VT | 1,827 | 6.6 mi |
| 05738 | Cuttingsville, VT | 1,072 | 7.1 mi |
| 05751 | Killington, VT | 811 | 6.4 mi |
| 05765 | Proctor, VT | 1,803 | 6.6 mi |
| 05763 | Pittsford, VT | 2,747 | 8.4 mi |
| 05777 | West Rutland, VT | 3,420 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05701, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,802 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 05701 in?
ZIP code 05701 (Rutland) is located in Rutland County, Vermont. Rutland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rutland-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05701?
ZIP code 05701 in Rutland, VT has a population of 20,802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05701?
The median household income in ZIP 05701 is $61,610, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05701?
The median home value in ZIP 05701 is $217,700, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05701 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05701?
ZIP code 05701 has 881 business establishments employing approximately 12,773 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05701 are: Retail trade (170), Health care and social assistance (133), Other services (except public administration) (96). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05701 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05701?
In ZIP code 05701, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 05701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05701 is 16.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05701?
In ZIP code 05701, approximately 60.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05701 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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