Rutland
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Rutland is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 9,049 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,112 ft (339 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oakham, 4.6 miles SW.
- 9,049residents (2020 Census)
- 1,112 ftelevation · 339 m
- 35.1 sq miland area · 91.0 km²
- 258 / sq mipopulation density
- 01543ZIP code
About Rutland
Rutland is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 9,049 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name. Rutland is the geographic center of Massachusetts; a tree, the Central Tree, located on Central Tree Road, marks the general spot.
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Living in Rutland
- Median household income
- $145,707
- Median home value
- $462,800
- Median rent
- $1,078/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Rutland had 9,049 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,049 |
|---|---|
| Density | 258 per sq mi (99 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rutland at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 9,049 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.13 sq mi (91.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3883° N, 71.9699° W |
| ZIP code | 01543 |
| Official website | townofrutland.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502758825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rutland
- Oakham4.6 mi SW
- Paxton5.5 mi S
- Holden5.9 mi E
- Princeton6.5 mi NE
- Barre7.6 mi W
- Hubbardston7.6 mi N
- New Braintree9.4 mi SW
- West Boylston9.5 mi E
- North Brookfield9.7 mi SW
- Spencer9.8 mi S
- Sterling10.7 mi NE
- Leicester10.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rutland
What county is Rutland in?
Rutland is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Rutland, MA?
9,049 people lived in Rutland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rutland, MA?
The ZIP code of Rutland is 01543.
What is the elevation of Rutland?
1,112 feet (339 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rutland?
Oakham (4.6 mi), Paxton (5.5 mi), Holden (5.9 mi), Princeton (6.5 mi), Barre (7.6 mi).
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