ZIP 05701 — Business Opportunities

Rutland, VT · Local economy intelligence

Population

20,469

Median income

$56,667

Median age

49.6

Households

9,374

Top business opportunities in 05701

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Rutland, VT, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

1. Laundromats 100/100
~8.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Auto Sales 47/100
~6.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Auto Parts 47/100
~5.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Parking 44/100
~18.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Bicycle Parking 44/100
~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Auto Repair 44/100
~6.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Hospitals 38/100
~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Nature Reserve 36/100
~9.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Public Bookcase 36/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Caravan Site 36/100
~6.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 05701.

Schools — 7 businesses
Religious — 6 businesses
Gas Stations — 6 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 6 businesses
Park — 4 businesses
Convenience Stores — 4 businesses
Fast Food — 4 businesses
Restaurants — 2 businesses
Community Centre — 1 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 1 businesses
Home Improvement — 1 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 1 businesses
Government Services — 1 businesses
Variety Store — 1 businesses
Charging Station — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	20,469
Households	9,374
Median household income	$56,667
Per capita income	$37,008
Median age	49.6
% bachelor's degree or higher	33.673%
% age 18–34	15.848%
% age 65+	18.516%
% renter-occupied	37.261%
Median home value	$185,500
Median gross rent	$865
Unemployment rate	5.369%

Nearby ZIPs in VT

05481 Saint Albans Bay · 05478 Saint Albans · 05477 Richmond · 05476 Richford · 05474 North Hero · 05471 Montgomery Center

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