Rutland County, Vermont
29 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Rutland County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Unlike many counties its size, Rutland County keeps violation rates low - all 29 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Rutland County Compares
How Rutland County Compares
Rutland County scores 9 points below the Vermont state average (90/100) and 8 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Rutland County, Vermont
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 10.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,401, driven primarily by flood
72.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Rutland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,401
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
34,822 housing units in Rutland County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Rutland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Rutland County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Rutland County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Rutland County
8 community water systems serving Rutland County.
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Show all 8 water systems
16 total water systems serve Rutland County.
Systems with the most violations in Rutland County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
All ZIP Codes in Rutland County
29 ZIP codes tracked in Rutland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05733 | Brandon | 83 | B | 0 | $240K |
| 2 | 05701 | Rutland | 79 | B | 12 | $203K |
| 3 | 05730 | Belmont | — | — | 1 | $335K |
| 4 | 05731 | Benson | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 05732 | Bomoseen | — | — | 2 | $239K |
| 6 | 05735 | Castleton | — | — | 2 | $227K |
| 7 | 05736 | Center Rutland | — | — | 2 | $194K |
| 8 | 05737 | Chittenden | — | — | $269K | |
| 9 | 05738 | Cuttingsville | — | — | $298K | |
| 10 | 05739 | Danby | — | — | 15 (1 health) | $261K |
| 11 | 05741 | East Poultney | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 05742 | East Wallingford | — | — | 1 | $276K |
| 13 | 05743 | Fair Haven | — | — | 4 | $176K |
| 14 | 05744 | Florence | — | — | 24 | $147K |
| 15 | 05745 | Forest Dale | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 05750 | Hydeville | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 05751 | Killington | — | — | 21 | $478K |
| 18 | 05757 | Middletown Springs | — | — | $240K | |
| 19 | 05758 | Mount Holly | — | — | 1 | $231K |
| 20 | 05759 | North Clarendon | — | — | 2 | $216K |
| 21 | 05761 | Pawlet | — | — | $312K | |
| 22 | 05762 | Pittsfield | — | — | $251K | |
| 23 | 05763 | Pittsford | — | — | 0 | $219K |
| 24 | 05764 | Poultney | — | — | 0 | $209K |
| 25 | 05765 | Proctor | — | — | 24 | $199K |
| 26 | 05773 | Wallingford | — | — | 1 | $258K |
| 27 | 05774 | Wells | — | — | 0 | $210K |
| 28 | 05775 | West Pawlet | — | — | $172K | |
| 29 | 05777 | West Rutland | — | — | 0 | $193K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Rutland County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 3 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Rutland County, Vermont
Overview
Rutland County in Vermont covers 29 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 2 scored records.
14 of 19 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.