City

Bristol, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Bristol County  ·  Rhode Island

👥22,317Population
💰$96,005Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$447,500Median Home Value▲ 61% above avg
🎓55.9%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic2.9%
Black1.2%
Asian1.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
18%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads55.9% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma187 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,100 (21.6%)
Some College1,586 (11%)
Associates1,455 (10.1%)
Bachelors1,207 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree6,820 (47.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 11%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 47.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad21.6%
Some College11.0%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate47.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,005 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$447,500 ▲ 61% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,352/mo
Total Housing Units9,670
Vacant Units1,190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Bristol, RI

Bristol is a city in Rhode Island, located in Bristol County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,317 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Bristol is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,005 is above the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bristol is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $447,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,352 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bristol is well-educated. 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.72%).

Bristol, RI offers residents above-average earning potential within Rhode Island.

ZIP Codes in Bristol
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02809 22,317 $96,005 $447,500 $1,352 2.7% 55.9% 69.4%