Rhode Island ZIP Codes & Demographics
90 ZIP codes · 5 counties · 20+ cities
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 47.5% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15,099 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 184,748 (26.1%) |
| Some College | 80,622 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 89,618 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 62,848 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 274,387 (38.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,026 ▲ 17% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $382,859 ▲ 37% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,320/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 484,656 |
| Vacant Units | 47,740 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rhode Island contains 90 ZIP codes across 5 counties. With an estimated population of 1,095,391 residents and a median age of 40.96 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.
Economically, Rhode Island is broadly a middle-income state. The median household income of $89,026 is above the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Rhode Island has a mid-range housing market overall, with a median home value of $382,859 — above the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $1,320. Homeownership stands at 62.7% statewide.
The population of Rhode Island is majority White (69.06%). Residents are broadly well-educated — 47.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
The 90 ZIP codes across Rhode Island vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 5 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.
Looking for ZIP code data in Rhode Island? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
| City | ZIPs | Population | Avg Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 12 | 219,179 | $67,914 |
| Warwick | 4 | 77,409 | $88,468 |
| Pawtucket | 3 | 75,300 | $71,499 |
| Cranston | 3 | 72,411 | $100,218 |
| Woonsocket | 1 | 43,081 | $58,579 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 36,383 | $118,737 |
| Coventry | 1 | 33,246 | $97,941 |
| West Warwick | 1 | 31,025 | $73,903 |
| Johnston | 1 | 29,473 | $87,811 |
| Newport | 2 | 25,029 | $83,515 |
| North Kingstown | 1 | 23,269 | $112,457 |
| Wakefield | 2 | 22,628 | $115,848 |
| Central Falls | 1 | 22,481 | $45,921 |
| Bristol | 1 | 22,317 | $96,005 |
| Westerly | 1 | 21,698 | $90,435 |
| East Providence | 1 | 21,397 | $60,838 |
| East Greenwich | 1 | 19,869 | $120,952 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 18,033 | $117,042 |
| Portsmouth | 1 | 17,635 | $119,135 |
| Barrington | 1 | 17,113 | $150,542 |
| County | ZIPs | Population | Avg Income | Avg Home | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 46 | 659,067 | $93,999 | $354,997 | 5.0% | 44.2% |
| Kent County | 9 | 170,588 | $103,853 | $376,000 | 4.6% | 47.3% |
| Washington County | 23 | 130,073 | $106,503 | $471,366 | 3.9% | 57.6% |
| Newport County | 8 | 84,990 | $111,839 | $598,616 | 4.8% | 63.2% |
| Bristol County | 4 | 50,673 | $117,310 | $424,175 | 2.4% | 56.8% |