Shrewsbury
Town in Rutland County, Vermont
Shrewsbury is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, with 1,096 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,762 ft (537 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Clarendon, 6.3 miles NW.
- 1,096residents (2020 Census)
- 1,762 ftelevation · 537 m
- 50.1 sq miland area · 129.7 km²
- 22 / sq mipopulation density
- 05738ZIP code
About Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. The town was named for the Earl of Shrewsbury. The population was 1,096 at the 2020 census.
Shrewsbury was the home of the late U.S. Senator Jim Jeffords. In 1986/87, the town received worldwide attention from the media, when a moose spent 76 days unsuccessfully courting a local farmer's cow. A book, A Moose for Jessica was written about the story.
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Living in Shrewsbury
- Median household income
- $91,250
- Median home value
- $331,900
- Median rent
- $1,438/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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Shrewsbury had 1,096 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,096 |
|---|---|
| Density | 22 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shrewsbury at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Rutland County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,096 (2020) |
| Land area | 50.06 sq mi (129.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5234° N, 72.8602° W |
| ZIP code | 05738 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5002165275 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shrewsbury
- North Clarendon6.3 mi NW
- Clarendon6.5 mi W
- Mendon7.4 mi N
- Mount Holly7.5 mi S
- Wallingford8.0 mi SW
- Rutland8.4 mi NW
- Plymouth8.4 mi E
- Killington Village9.7 mi NE
- Killington10.0 mi N
- Ludlow11.6 mi SE
- Bridgewater11.8 mi NE
- West Rutland11.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Shrewsbury
What county is Shrewsbury in?
Shrewsbury is in Rutland County, Vermont.
What is the population of Shrewsbury, VT?
1,096 people lived in Shrewsbury at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shrewsbury, VT?
The ZIP code of Shrewsbury is 05738.
What is the elevation of Shrewsbury?
1,762 feet (537 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shrewsbury?
North Clarendon (6.3 mi), Clarendon (6.5 mi), Mendon (7.4 mi), Mount Holly (7.5 mi), Wallingford (8.0 mi).
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