County

Bristol County, RI

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Rhode Island

👥50,673Population
💰$113,119Median HH Income▲ 48% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$477,504Median Home Value▲ 71% above avg
🎓60.3%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 4%Black: 1%Asian: 2.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic4.0%
Black1.0%
Asian2.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads60.3% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma377 (1.1%)
HS Graduate6,984 (21.1%)
Some College2,957 (8.9%)
Associates3,065 (9.3%)
Bachelors2,456 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree17,266 (52.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 52.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad21.1%
Some College8.9%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate52.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$113,119 ▲ 48% above avg
Median Home Value$477,504 ▲ 71% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,480/mo
Total Housing Units21,888
Vacant Units2,407

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Bristol County, RI

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 Codes in Bristol County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%