ZIP 05777 — Business Opportunities

West Rutland, VT · Local economy intelligence

Population

3,372

Median income

$54,470

Median age

47.5

Households

1,432

Top business opportunities in 05777

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

1. Parking 100/100
~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Bicycle Parking 100/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Auto Sales 96/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Auto Repair 96/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Auto Parts 96/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Laundromats 70/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Toys & Games 69/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Cafes & Coffee Shops 67/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Nature Reserve 65/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Public Bookcase 65/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 05777.

Religious — 3 businesses
Gas Stations — 2 businesses
Schools — 2 businesses
Fire Station — 1 businesses
Restaurants — 1 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 1 businesses
Libraries — 1 businesses
Townhall — 1 businesses
Government Services — 1 businesses
Pharmacies — 1 businesses
Convenience Stores — 1 businesses
Playground — 1 businesses
Fast Food — 1 businesses
Nature Reserve — 0 businesses
Public Bookcase — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	3,372
Households	1,432
Median household income	$54,470
Per capita income	$34,426
Median age	47.5
% bachelor's degree or higher	37.793%
% age 18–34	16.578%
% age 65+	16.34%
% renter-occupied	18.943%
Median home value	$193,800
Median gross rent	$951
Unemployment rate	2.186%

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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