Fair Haven, Vermont

Fair Haven: town in Vermont, United States

About

Fair Haven is a town located in the county of Rutland in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,734 and a population density of 58 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,530 inhabitants.

The town was created 247 years ago in 1778.

Fair Haven locator map
Location of Fair Haven on Vermont map.

Quick Facts about Fair Haven

Population 2,530 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Vermont (United States)
County Rutland County
Postal code 05743
Phone Area Codes 802
Area 47 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.5948,-73.2657
Establishment January 01, 1779 (247 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 17:58:43 (22nd April 2026)
Density 54 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -8.06% (2010-2020)
Weather 55℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather
Main Street in Fair Haven image
Main Street in Fair Haven image

Geography

Fair Haven is located at 43°35'41"N 73°15'56"W (43.5947900, -73.2656700). It has 2 neighbors: Benson and Poultney.

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Weather

55°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
7 mph SW Wednesday

A slight chance of snow showers before 7am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Sou...

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Official website of Fair Haven

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Fair Haven decreased by 8.06% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,734 - census
2011 2,719 -0.55% estimation process
2012 2,697 -0.82% estimation process
2013 2,682 -0.56% estimation process
2014 2,656 -0.98% estimation process
2015 2,630 -0.99% estimation process
2016 2,602 -1.08% estimation process
2017 2,587 -0.58% estimation process
2018 2,568 -0.74% estimation process
2019 2,555 -0.51% estimation process
2020 2,530 -0.99% estimation process
Fair Haven zip code is 05743. County name: Rutland, County fips: 50021
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People born in Fair Haven (6)

People born in Fair Haven, including politician John A. Mead, politician Chittenden Lyon, politician in Vermont Benjamin Williams, .

More notable people

  • Thomas L. Hayes (American politician) he was born in 30/05/1926
  • Joseph A. McNamara he was born in 04/08/1891
  • Elizabeth M. Allen (American suffragist) she was born in 19/06/1846

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Fair Haven, VT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
230834 Castleton University Castleton (VT) 05735

Nearby Transit Stations (25)

Rail and bus stations connected to Fair Haven, VT. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
FHV Fair Haven, Vermont Depot and Water Sts. RAIL
CNV Castleton station 266 Main Street RAIL
WHL Whitehall station Main St. and Saunders St. RAIL
RUD Rutland station 25 Evelyn Street RAIL
FTC Ticonderoga station NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Fair Haven.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Fair Haven Post Office Fair Haven (VT) 05743

Other places with the same name (2)

Other cities in Rutland County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rutland County , VT. (more)

City Name Population Title
Castleton 4,490 Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
Rutland 4,105 Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland
Brandon 3,705 Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
Pittsford 2,757 Town in Vermont
West Rutland 2,129 Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
Wallingford 1,938 Town in Vermont
Poultney 1,693 Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
Proctor 1,578 Town in Vermont
Pawlet 1,359 Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
Danby 1,308 Town in Rutland County, Vermont
Mount Holly 1,241 Town in Vermont
Chittenden 1,170 Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
Wells 1,151 Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
Mendon 1,015 Town in Vermont
Benson 991 Town in Vermont
Shrewsbury 979 Town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA

Distance to Other Cities

Fair Haven distances to largest Vermont cities