Ripton, Vermont

Ripton: town in Vermont

About

Ripton is a town located in the county of Addison in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 588 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 566 inhabitants.

The town was created 245 years ago in 1781.

Ripton locator map
Location of Ripton on Vermont map.

Quick Facts about Ripton

Population 566 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Vermont (United States)
County Addison County
Postal code 05766
Phone Area Codes 802
Area 49.86 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.9737,-73.0340
Altitude 1,680 feet / 512 meters
Establishment April 13, 1781 (245 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 22:21:09 (22nd April 2026)
Density 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -3.89% (2010-2020)
Weather 51℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather
Ripton Community House image
Ripton Community House image

Geography

Ripton is located at 43°58'25"N 73°2'2"W (43.9736700, -73.0340000).

Ripton map

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Weather

51°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
3 to 7 mph SW Wednesday

A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Ripton

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Ripton decreased by 3.89% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 588 - census
2011 589 0.17% estimation process
2012 584 -0.86% estimation process
2013 594 1.68% estimation process
2014 592 -0.34% estimation process
2015 590 -0.34% estimation process
2016 587 -0.51% estimation process
2017 581 -1.03% estimation process
2018 575 -1.04% estimation process
2019 569 -1.05% estimation process
2020 566 -0.53% estimation process
Ripton zip code is 05766. County name: Addison, County fips: 50001

People born in Ripton (1)

American academic Hunter Lovins was born in Ripton

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
230959 Middlebury College Middlebury (VT) 05753

Nearby Transit Stations (28)

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

Code Name Address Type
RPH Randolph station South Main and Salisbury Sts. RAIL
FTC Ticonderoga station NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt RAIL
POH Port Henry station 20 Park Place RAIL
WSP Westport station Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd RAIL
RUD Rutland station 25 Evelyn Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Ripton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
East Middlebury Post Office East Middlebury (VT) 05740

Other cities in Addison County

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

City Name Population Title
Middlebury (village) 6,588 Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States
Bristol 3,838 Town in the United States
Ferrisburgh 2,691 Town in the United States
Vergennes 2,598 City of the United States
Starksboro 1,756 Town in Vermont
New Haven 1,704 Town in Vermont
Addison 1,320 Town in Vermont
Lincoln 1,244 Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States
Shoreham 1,229 Town in Vermont, United States
Orwell 1,212 Town in Vermont, United States
Cornwall 1,198 Town in Vermont (United States)
Bridport 1,184 Town in the United States
Salisbury 1,105 Town in Vermont
Leicester 1,096 Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States
Weybridge 827 Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States of America
Panton 718 Town in Vermont