West Rutland, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05777
Rutland County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,420
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,044
- Median income Near-median income area
- $214,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Rutland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05777 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 05777 (West Rutland, VT) rose +18.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 05777 covers 124.8 square miles in West Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,420 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05777 reports a modest median household income of $64,044 (23% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,288. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 2.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $214,700 (31% below the average Vermont ZIP), and median rent is $910; owner occupancy is 85.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rutland County, so 05777 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 05777
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Rutland, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05777.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 05777, West 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
3,420
Population
124.8
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05777?
48.8
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.8%
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?
$64,044
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$39,288
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05777 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
West 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)
$64,044 14th percentile higher than 14% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Vermont ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,536housing units
1,536
Total Housing Units
1,371
Occupied Units
165
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,700
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$910
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 05777, employing approximately 490 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,318,000.
70
Businesses
490
Employees
$23.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 21.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.3% |
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 05777 vs 05736 →
ZIP 05777 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
- 05764 3,452
Poultney (05764)
3,452 residents
- 05777 3,420
West Rutland (05777)
3,420 residents
- 05773 2,136
Wallingford (05773)
2,136 residents
- 05759 1,827
North Clarendon (05759)
1,827 residents
- 05765 1,803
Proctor (05765)
1,803 residents
- 05757 832
Middletown Springs (05757)
832 residents
- 05732 708
Bomoseen (05732)
708 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05777 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05777 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05773
Wallingford (05773)
$80,726 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
- 05764
Poultney (05764)
$72,686 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 05777 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 | 4.6 mi |
| 05759 | North Clarendon, VT | 1,827 | 4.9 mi |
| 05765 | Proctor, VT | 1,803 | 6.6 mi |
| 05757 | Middletown Springs, VT | 832 | 6.5 mi |
| 05764 | Poultney, VT | 3,452 | 7.0 mi |
| 05744 | Florence, VT | 533 | 9.8 mi |
| 05735 | Castleton, VT | 4,402 | 7.8 mi |
| 05773 | Wallingford, VT | 2,136 | 10.1 mi |
| 05701 | Rutland, VT | 20,802 | 8.7 mi |
| 05732 | Bomoseen, VT | 708 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05777, 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 (3,420 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 05777 in?
ZIP code 05777 (West 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 05777?
ZIP code 05777 in West Rutland, VT has a population of 3,420 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05777?
The median household income in ZIP 05777 is $64,044, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05777?
The median home value in ZIP 05777 is $214,700, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05777?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05777 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05777?
ZIP code 05777 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 490 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05777?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05777 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (15), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05777?
In ZIP code 05777, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.4% 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 05777?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05777 is 23.3 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 05777?
In ZIP code 05777, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05777?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05777 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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