05701 ZIP Code — Rutland, VT
Rutland County, Vermont
ZIP code 05701 is located in Rutland, Vermont, within Rutland County. It covers approximately 67.70 square miles and serves a population of 20,469 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.
About ZIP code 05701
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $56,667. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20,469
population
67.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05701 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05701
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rutland | Acceptable |
| Rutland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
05737 Chittenden (4.9 mi)
05765 Proctor (5.5 mi)
05751 Killington (7 mi)
05759 North Clarendon (7.2 mi)
05738 Cuttingsville (7.3 mi)
05777 West Rutland (7.9 mi)
05763 Pittsford (8.1 mi)
05744 Florence (8.4 mi)
05762 Pittsfield (9.6 mi)
05035 Bridgewater Corners (11.7 mi)
05735 Castleton (12.2 mi)
05056 Plymouth (12.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,469 |
| Population density | 302 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 50 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 67.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.6390 |
| Longitude | -72.9229 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 802 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.5% | 44.6% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 32.5% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 19.6% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 3.2% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
20,469
Population
302
People per sq mi
49.6
Median age
$56,667
Median household income
$37,008
Per capita income
$185,500
Median home value
$865
Median monthly rent
57.9%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
6,639
Housing units
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
372
Under 5
346
380
5–9
353
527
10–14
490
507
15–19
473
530
20–24
493
1,135
25–34
1,056
1,247
35–44
1,162
1,407
45–54
1,310
791
55–59
736
1,026
60–64
956
1,568
65–74
1,460
716
75–84
666
395
85+
367
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,031 | 14.8% |
| 18 and over | 17,438 | 85.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,172 | 25.3% |
| Median age | 49.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.5%
Two or more races
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Asian
1.3%
Black or African American
0.6%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,473 | 93.5% |
| Two or more races | 592 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 354 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 273 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 116 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.5% | 44.6% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 32.5% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 19.6% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 3.2% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
8.1%
$15k–$25k
11.5%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $56,667 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
4.3%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
32.6%
$200k–$300k
22.4%
$300k–$500k
16.4%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,500 |
| Median rent / month | $865 |
| Owner occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter occupied | 42.1% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
| Single-family detached | 53.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.5% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 22.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 9.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.3% |
| Electricity | 5.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.9% |
| Fuel oil | 70.2% |
| Wood | 4.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,686 | 39.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 782 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,267 | 24.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,639 | 28.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,448 | 15.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,728 | 39.8% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 27.7% |
| Married | 43.6% | 45.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
33.0%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
14.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 255 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 81 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,334 | 42.4% |
| High school | 689 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 785 | 25.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.5%
Retail trade
14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.7%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Professional & management
9.0%
Construction
5.8%
Public administration
4.2%
Other services
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.5% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.6 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
13.8%
18 and over
13.4%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
40.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,413 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 28.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.4% |
| Public insurance | 48.1% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,751 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 306 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 106 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 163 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,023 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 19,837 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 12,262 | 59.9% |
| Foreign born | 186 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 446 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 268 | 60.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,413 | 21.6% |
| Italian | 3,740 | 18.3% |
| Arab | 926 | 4.5% |
| German | 885 | 4.3% |
| English | 339 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 124 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 120 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 52 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.8% |
| Internet access | 90.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05701
What city is ZIP code 05701 in?
ZIP code 05701 is primarily assigned to Rutland, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05701 in?
ZIP code 05701 falls within Rutland County, Vermont.
Does ZIP code 05701 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 05701 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 05701 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 05701 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05701?
The median home value in ZIP code 05701 is $185,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 05701?
ZIP code 05701 has an estimated population of 20,469 residents, with a density of 302 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 05701 in?
ZIP code 05701 observes the EST timezone.