Benson (CDP), Vermont

Benson is the primary village and a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Benson, Rutland County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 269, out of 974 in the entire town.

Benson, Vermont
Benson
Benson
Coordinates: 43°42′24″N 73°18′37″W
CountryUnited States
StateVermont
CountyRutland
TownBenson
Area
  Total3.93 sq mi (10.19 km2)
  Land3.87 sq mi (10.03 km2)
  Water0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation
390 ft (120 m)
Population
 (2020)
269
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
05743
Area code802
FIPS code50-05125
GNIS feature ID2586619

The CDP is in northwestern Rutland County, at the geographic center of the town. Vermont Route 22A runs along the eastern edge of the village, leading north 6 miles (10 km) to Orwell and south 8 miles (13 km) to Fair Haven. Vermont Route 144 has its western terminus at Benson and leads northeast 4 miles (6 km) to Hortonia.

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