05736 ZIP Code — Center Rutland, VT

Rutland County, Vermont

ZIP code 05736 is located in Center Rutland, Vermont, within Rutland County. It covers approximately 3.28 square miles and serves a population of 512 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05736

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

The gap between median ($56,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 05736 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

512

population

3.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05736 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05736

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05736. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Center Rutland	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	512
Population density	156 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	3.28 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	43.6193
Longitude	-73.0187
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	802

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	47.8%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

512

Population

156

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$50,554

Per capita income

$168,500

Median home value

$977

Median monthly rent

55.8%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

218

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	89	17.4%
18 and over	423	82.6%
65 and over	107	20.9%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	512	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	47.8%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 35.4%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	35.4%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 23.8%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,500
Median rent / month	$977
Owner occupied	55.8%
Renter occupied	44.2%
Vacant	28.9%
Single-family detached	61.0%
Large apartment buildings	9.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	33.3%
1950–1959	23.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	31.1%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	6.3%
3 bedrooms	22.0%
4 bedrooms	25.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	43.4%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	87.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	43.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	79	35.0%
Households with children under 18	35	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	29.6%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	47.9%
Married	46.5%	45.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.7%
Divorced	13.5%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 1.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	9.4%
Elementary school	24	18.8%
High school	92	71.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 26.1%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Retail trade 10.2%

Professional & management 7.5%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	41.6%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.6%
Government	4.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	7.5%
Supplemental Security	17.3%
Cash public assistance	8.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.8%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	73.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	18.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	60.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	512	100.0%
Spanish	14	2.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	2.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	512	100.0%
Born in same state	512	100.0%
Born in different state	332	64.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	117	22.9%
Arab	115	22.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	106	20.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	96.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05736

What city is ZIP code 05736 in?

ZIP code 05736 is primarily assigned to Center Rutland, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05736 in?

ZIP code 05736 falls within Rutland County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05736 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 05736 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05736?

The median home value in ZIP code 05736 is $168,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 05736?

ZIP code 05736 has an estimated population of 512 residents, with a density of 156 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05736?

The median household income in ZIP code 05736 is $56,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05736 in?

ZIP code 05736 observes the EST timezone.