| ZIP Code | 02806 |
|---|---|
| City | Barrington |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 44 ft |
| Latitude | 41.733037 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.319676 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 76.8% ▲ 98% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 41 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,126 (10.7%) |
| Some College | 529 (5%) |
| Associates | 742 (7.1%) |
| Bachelors | 687 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,365 (70.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $150,542 ▲ 97% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $591,700 ▲ 112% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,794/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,341 |
| Vacant Units | 363 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,341 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 363 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 02806 is located in Barrington, Rhode Island, within Bristol County. With a population of 17,113, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 02806 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $150,542 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02806 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $591,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,794 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 02806 is primarily White (85.23%). Residents are highly educated — 76.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02806 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 02806 in Barrington, RI is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,113 residents, a median household income of $150,542, and a median home value of $591,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.