| ZIP Code | 02865 |
|---|---|
| City | Lincoln |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 183 ft |
| Latitude | 41.915455 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.449815 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.3% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 153 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,274 (19.6%) |
| Some College | 1,532 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 1,107 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 781 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,746 (49.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $117,042 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $427,700 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,206/mo ↓ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,079 |
| Vacant Units | 174 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,079 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 174 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 02865 is located in Lincoln, Rhode Island, within Providence County. With a population of 18,033, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.6 years. Economically, 02865 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $117,042 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02865 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $427,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,206 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 02865 is primarily White (82.40%). Residents are well-educated — 56.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02865 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 02865 in Lincoln, RI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,033 residents, a median household income of $117,042, and a median home value of $427,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.