Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.3% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 377 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,984 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 2,957 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 3,065 (9.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,456 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 17,266 (52.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $113,119 ▲ 48% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $477,504 ▲ 71% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,480/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 21,888 |
| Vacant Units | 2,407 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Bristol County is located in Rhode Island and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 50,673 residents. With a median age of 44.45, it is a middle-aged county.
Bristol County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $113,118 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.3% is well below the national average.
Housing in Bristol County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $477,504 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,479. Homeownership rates are high at 74.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Bristol County are primarily White (88.63%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Bristol County, RI is a upper-middle-income area in Rhode Island. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02806 | Barrington | 17,113 | $150,542 | $591,700 | $1,794 | 2.5% | 76.8% |
| 02809 | Bristol | 22,317 | $96,005 | $447,500 | $1,352 | 2.7% | 55.9% |
| 02872 | Prudence Island | 105 | $132,969 | $293,600 | — | 0.0% | 50.5% |
| 02885 | Warren | 11,138 | $89,722 | $363,900 | $1,253 | 4.6% | 44.0% |