| ZIP Code | 02822 |
|---|---|
| City | Exeter |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 310 ft |
| Latitude | 41.575313 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.587124 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 11.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| College Grads | 58.4% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 25 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 568 (17.1%) |
| Some College | 473 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 319 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 381 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,561 (46.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,185 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $469,600 ▲ 68% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,128/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,084 |
| Vacant Units | 73 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,084 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 73 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
ZIP code 02822 is located in Exeter, Rhode Island, within Washington County. With a population of 6,139, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.3 years. Economically, 02822 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,185 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02822 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $469,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,128 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 02822 is primarily White (85.42%). Residents are well-educated — 58.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.5%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02822 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 02822 in Exeter, RI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,139 residents, a median household income of $87,185, and a median home value of $469,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.