City

Block Island, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Rhode Island

👥829Population
💰$72,450Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$936,200Median Home Value▲ 236% above avg
🎓55.7%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 93% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Black: 1.6%Other: 1.1%Race
White97.4%
Black1.6%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
13%
25–44
20%
45–64
21%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads55.7% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 93% above avg
HS Graduate182 (29.7%)
Some College19 (3.1%)
Associates70 (11.4%)
Bachelors19 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree322 (52.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 3.1%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 3.1%Graduate: 52.6%Edu
HS Grad29.7%
Some College3.1%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors3.1%
Graduate52.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
53%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,450 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$936,200 ▲ 236% above avg
Home/Income Ratio12.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,422/mo
Total Housing Units1,947
Vacant Units1,554

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Walked
32%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
87%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Block Island, RI

Block Island is a city in Rhode Island, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 829 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Block Island is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,450 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Block Island is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $936,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,422 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Block Island is well-educated. 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.35%).

Block Island, RI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Rhode Island.

ZIP Codes in Block Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02807 829 $72,450 $936,200 $1,422 9.5% 55.7% 71.8%