State

Rhode Island ZIP Codes & Demographics

90 ZIP codes  ·  5 counties  ·  20+ cities

👥1,095,391Total Population
💰$89,026Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$382,859Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓47.5%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.1%Hispanic: 17.3%Black: 5.2%Asian: 3.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White69.1%
Hispanic17.3%
Black5.2%
Asian3.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads47.5% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma15,099 (2.1%)
HS Graduate184,748 (26.1%)
Some College80,622 (11.4%)
Associates89,618 (12.7%)
Bachelors62,848 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree274,387 (38.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 38.8%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College11.4%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate38.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.7%Renter: 37.4%Tenure
Owner62.7%
Renter37.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,026 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$382,859 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,320/mo
Total Housing Units484,656
Vacant Units47,740

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Rhode Island ZIP Codes

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.

Largest Cities in Rhode Island
CityZIPsPopulationAvg 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
Counties in Rhode Island
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.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%