Center Rutland, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05736
Rutland County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 684
- 44/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $38,854
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Center Rutland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 44
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05736 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05736 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Center Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, home to just 684 residents across 15.5 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05736 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,854 (53% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,798. Unemployment is 13.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $170,600 (46% below the average Vermont ZIP), and median rent is $1,102; owner occupancy is 49.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rutland County, so 05736 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 05736
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Center Rutland, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05736.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 05736, Center 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
684
Population
15.5
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05736?
47.6
Median Age
37.3%
Male
62.7%
Female
8.1%
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?
$38,854
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$30,798
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 05736 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Center 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)
$38,854 0th percentile higher than 0% 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
251housing units
251
Total Housing Units
223
Occupied Units
28
Vacant Units
1.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,600
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,102
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 05736, employing approximately 202 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,250,000.
26
Businesses
202
Employees
$12.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 30.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 19.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 11.5% |
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 05736 vs 05765 →
ZIP 05736 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
- 05735 4,402
Castleton (05735)
4,402 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
- 05737 875
Chittenden (05737)
875 residents
- 05757 832
Middletown Springs (05757)
832 residents
- 05736 684
Center Rutland (05736)
684 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05736 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05736 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
- 05735
Castleton (05735)
$80,313 median income
- 05744
Florence (05744)
$75,504 median income
- 05757
Middletown Springs (05757)
$75,417 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05736 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05765 | Proctor, VT | 1,803 | 2.9 mi |
| 05777 | West Rutland, VT | 3,420 | 4.6 mi |
| 05701 | Rutland, VT | 20,802 | 5.0 mi |
| 05763 | Pittsford, VT | 2,747 | 7.8 mi |
| 05759 | North Clarendon, VT | 1,827 | 5.8 mi |
| 05744 | Florence, VT | 533 | 6.9 mi |
| 05735 | Castleton, VT | 4,402 | 7.6 mi |
| 05737 | Chittenden, VT | 875 | 11.1 mi |
| 05757 | Middletown Springs, VT | 832 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05736, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 05736 in?
ZIP code 05736 (Center 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 05736?
ZIP code 05736 in Center Rutland, VT has a population of 684 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05736?
The median household income in ZIP 05736 is $38,854, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05736?
The median home value in ZIP 05736 is $170,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05736?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05736 is White at 91.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05736?
ZIP code 05736 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05736?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05736 are: Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (5), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05736?
In ZIP code 05736, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05736?
In ZIP code 05736, approximately 49.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05736?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05736 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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