Rutland
City in Rutland County, Vermont

Rutland is a city in Rutland County, Vermont, with 15,807 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 541 ft (165 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Clarendon, 2.7 miles S.
- 15,807residents (2020 Census)
- 541 ftelevation · 165 m
- 7.6 sq miland area · 19.6 km²
- 2,093 / sq mipopulation density
- 05736ZIP code
About Rutland
Rutland is the only city in and the seat of Rutland County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 15,807. It is located approximately 65 miles (105 km) north of the Massachusetts state line, 35 miles (56 km) west of New Hampshire state line, and 20 miles (32 km) east of the New York state line. Rutland is the third largest city in the state of Vermont after Burlington and South Burlington. Rutland City is completely surrounded by Rutland Town, which is a separate municipality. The downtown area of the city is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Rutland
- Median household income
- $57,675
- Median home value
- $185,500
- Median rent
- $995/mo
- Median age
- 49
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Rutland had 15,807 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,807 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,093 per sq mi (808 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rutland at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Rutland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,807 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.55 sq mi (19.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6097° N, 72.9778° W |
| ZIP code | 05736 |
| Official website | rutland.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5061225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rutland
- North Clarendon2.7 mi S
- Mendon3.5 mi E
- Proctor4.1 mi NW
- West Rutland4.1 mi W
- Clarendon5.3 mi S
- Ira6.9 mi SW
- Pittsford7.8 mi NW
- Shrewsbury8.4 mi SE
- Castleton9.6 mi W
- Killington10.2 mi E
- Killington Village10.4 mi E
- Middletown Springs11.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Rutland
What county is Rutland in?
Rutland is in Rutland County, Vermont.
What is the population of Rutland, VT?
15,807 people lived in Rutland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rutland, VT?
The ZIP code of Rutland is 05736.
What is the elevation of Rutland?
541 feet (165 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rutland?
North Clarendon (2.7 mi), Mendon (3.5 mi), Proctor (4.1 mi), West Rutland (4.1 mi), Clarendon (5.3 mi).
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