Rutland (city), Vermont

Rutland, Vermont
Downtown Historic District
Nickname(s): 
Marble City, Gateway to Southern Vermont, Rutvegas
Location in Vermont
Coordinates: 43°36′32″N 72°58′47″W / 43.60889°N 72.97972°W / 43.60889; -72.97972
CountryUnited States
StateVermont
CountyRutland
Incorporated1892
Government
  MayorMike Doenges (D)
Area
  Total
7.67 sq mi (19.86 km2)
  Land7.54 sq mi (19.54 km2)
  Water0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2)
Elevation
541 ft (165 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
15,807
  Density2,096.42/sq mi (809.64/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
05701, 05702
Area code802
FIPS code50-61225
Websitewww.rutlandcity.org

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.