City

Charlestown, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Rhode Island

👥8,017Population
💰$103,147Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂53.0Median Age
🏠$467,700Median Home Value▲ 68% above avg
🎓51.9%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads51.9% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma52 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,122 (19%)
Some College572 (9.7%)
Associates1,096 (18.5%)
Bachelors558 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree2,513 (42.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 19%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 42.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad19.0%
Some College9.7%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate42.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,147 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$467,700 ▲ 68% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,499/mo
Total Housing Units5,334
Vacant Units1,853

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Charlestown, RI

Charlestown is a city in Rhode Island, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,017 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53 years.

Economically, Charlestown is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,147 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Charlestown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $467,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,499 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Charlestown is well-educated. 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Charlestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02813 8,017 $103,147 $467,700 $1,499 4.7% 51.9% 86.9%