Richmond Vermont Map

About Richmond, Vermont

Richmond is a locality in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 853. Richmond is located at 44.4053°N, 72.9929°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5477.

Richmond, Vermont, unfolds across a landscape where the Green Mountains begin their gentle rise, their flanks cloaked in a mosaic of hardwood and pine that shifts with the seasons. It lies 11.9 miles east-south-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 114°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-south-east of South Burlington. The Winooski River, a silver ribbon, carves its way through the valley, its banks often fringed with willow and alder, offering a cool murmur even on the warmest days. Rolling fields, patched with the vibrant green of summer pastures and the rich browns of tilled earth, punctuate the woodlands, giving way to the sturdy architecture of farmsteads and homes that seem to grow organically from the terrain. Sunlight here possesses a particular clarity, especially in the late afternoon, when it slants through the trees, painting long shadows and illuminating dust motes dancing in the quiet air. The character of Richmond is deeply rooted in its agricultural past and its enduring connection to the land. For generations, farming has shaped its economy and its people, with dairy farms and maple sugaries continuing to be vital threads in the local fabric. The presence of the Richmond Free Library, a handsome stone building, speaks to a community that values learning and shared heritage, while the town's general store often serves as a lively hub, a place where neighbors gather to exchange news and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the scent of woodsmoke. The town's proximity to larger centers has allowed it to maintain a distinct identity, a place where a sense of independence and a quiet pride in its Vermont roots are palpable.

About This Richmond Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Richmond, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.405331, -72.992902. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Richmond and Chittenden County.

Detailed location data for Richmond includes the ZIP code (05477), telephone area code (802), county seat of Chittenden County (Burlington), and school district assignment (Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District 401). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Richmond is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.