ZIP Code 05741 in East Poultney, VT

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:East Poultney, Vermont
City Alias:Poultney
County:Rutland County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:21:57 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:802
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:43.5266, -73.2052
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05741 East Poultney, VT - A Vermont Village Green

ZIP Code 05741, East Poultney

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationRutland County, VT
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points11 (3 businesses)
PO Boxes8
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 05764
Key Facts
  • East Poultney is a point location within the larger Poultney ZIP 05764, not a standalone postal territory.
  • This ZIP has just 8 PO Boxes and 3 business delivery points, making it one of the smallest postal locations in Vermont.
  • Street names reference a village green, indicating a traditional New England town common layout.
  • Both East Poultney and Poultney are accepted mailing addresses for this ZIP code.
  • This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, so residents can receive street delivery via the enclosing Poultney ZIP.

Community Overview

East Poultney is a small Vermont hamlet in Rutland County, located within the larger town of Poultney. This ZIP code is classified as a PO Box location, but it isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Residents have access to street delivery through the neighboring Poultney ZIP 05764, which geographically contains this point location.

The Village Green Setting

The post office maintains just 8 PO Boxes and serves 3 businesses. Street names like "On The Green" and "Washesti Green" point to a classic New England village layout centered on a town green. This compact arrangement is typical of Vermont hamlets that developed around communal spaces in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Mailing Information

Both "East Poultney" and "Poultney" are valid mailing addresses for this ZIP code. Mail addressed to either name will be delivered here. The facility code indicates this location shares postal operations with the main Poultney post office rather than operating independently.

Street Name Patterns

Village Green New England Common

Street names reference the village green, typical of Vermont hamlets built around communal greens.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 05741 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:11Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 05741 is located in Rutland County, Vermont, within the Rutland, VT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40860). This Micro area has a population of 60,484 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 05741. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Rutland, VTSource: Census
CBSA Number:40860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:60,484Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5022300Source: Census
Place Name:East Poultney CDP; VermontSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


05742 | | 05740

Schools in ZIP Code 05741


We could not locate which school district 05741 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Poultney High School 154 East Main Street
Poultney, VT 05764
District: Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70Nearby
Poultney Elementary School 96 School Circle
Poultney, VT 05764
District: Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70Nearby
Middletown Springs Elementary School 15 Schoolhouse Road
Middletown Springs, VT 05757
District: Wells Spring Unified Union School DistrictNearby
Fair Haven Grade School 103 North Main Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
District: Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62Nearby
Castleton Village School 47 Mechanic Street
Castleton, VT 05735
District: Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62Nearby
Roots & Wings Academy 115 Main Rd
West Haven, VT 05743
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mount St Joseph Academy 127 Convent Ave
Rutland, VT 05701
District: Private SchoolNearby
Sheldon Academy Of Vermont Achievement Center 88 Park St
Rutland, VT 05701
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 05741


Castleton University 62 Alumni Dr
Castleton, VT 05735
Type: Post Secondary
Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex Boces-Practical Nursing Program 1051 Dix Ave
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
Type: Post Secondary
Suny Adirondack 640 Bay Rd
Queensbury, NY 12804
Type: Post Secondary
Middlebury College Old Chapel
Middlebury, VT 05753
Type: Post Secondary
Word Of Life Bible Institute 4200 Glendale Road
Pottersville, NY 12860-0129
Type: Post Secondary
Vermont Law School 164 Chelsea Street
South Royalton, VT 05068-0096
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov