Benson
Town in Rutland County, Vermont
Benson is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, with 974 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 479 ft (146 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Haven, 5.7 miles SW.
- 974residents (2020 Census)
- 479 ftelevation · 146 m
- 43.9 sq miland area · 113.7 km²
- 22 / sq mipopulation density
- 05743main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Benson
Benson is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. The population was 974 at the 2020 census. The town is rural, with a concentration of several homes and businesses in Benson village, at the intersection of Stage Road and Lake Road.
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Living in Benson
- Median household income
- $78,625
- Median home value
- $242,000
- Median rent
- $1,113/mo
- Median age
- 51.9
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Benson had 974 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 974 |
|---|---|
| Density | 22 per sq mi (9 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benson at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Rutland County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 974 (2020) |
| Land area | 43.88 sq mi (113.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.53 sq mi (3.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7101° N, 73.3030° W |
| ZIP codes | 05743, 05731 |
| Official website | benson-vt.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5002105200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benson
- West Haven5.7 mi SW
- Fair Haven6.6 mi S
- Orwell7.0 mi N
- Hubbardton7.2 mi E
- Castleton8.1 mi SE
- Castleton Four Corners8.2 mi SE
- Sudbury8.8 mi NE
- Ticonderoga, NY10.9 mi NW
- Whiting12.3 mi N
- Pittsford12.7 mi E
- Whitehall, NY13.1 mi SW
- Shoreham13.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Benson
What county is Benson in?
Benson is in Rutland County, Vermont.
What is the population of Benson, VT?
974 people lived in Benson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benson, VT?
The main ZIP code is 05743. Other ZIP codes: 05731.
What is the elevation of Benson?
479 feet (146 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benson?
West Haven (5.7 mi), Fair Haven (6.6 mi), Orwell (7.0 mi), Hubbardton (7.2 mi), Castleton (8.1 mi).
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