| ZIP Code | 02812 |
|---|---|
| City | Carolina |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 82 ft |
| Latitude | 41.477712 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.658167 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.31 |
| Below Poverty | 2.7% ▼ 74% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.4% ▲ 66% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 36% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 147 (16.5%) |
| Some College | 95 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 76 (8.5%) |
| Bachelors | 129 (14.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 445 (49.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,711 ▲ 46% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $474,600 ▲ 70% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 489 |
| Vacant Units | 57 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 489 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 57 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.31 |
ZIP code 02812 is located in Carolina, Rhode Island, within Washington County. With a population of 1,432, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.2 years. Economically, 02812 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,711 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02812 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $474,600 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 02812 is primarily White (89.66%). Residents are highly educated — 64.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.7%.
The unemployment rate in 02812 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 02812 in Carolina, RI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,432 residents, a median household income of $111,711, and a median home value of $474,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.