Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 503 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 16,529 (19.4%) |
| Some College | 7,432 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 10,271 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 7,345 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 43,289 (50.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,071 ▲ 42% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $490,853 ▲ 76% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,364/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 66,068 |
| Vacant Units | 14,020 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Washington County is located in Rhode Island and encompasses 23 ZIP codes spanning 22 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 130,073 residents. With a median age of 45.03, it is a mature county.
Washington County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $108,071 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.6% is well below the national average.
Housing in Washington County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $490,853 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,363. Homeownership rates are high at 76.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Washington County are primarily White (89.62%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Washington County, RI is a upper-middle-income area in Rhode Island. The 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02804 | Ashaway | 2,661 | $101,392 | $303,000 | $1,318 | 3.2% | 36.5% |
| 02807 | Block Island | 829 | $72,450 | $936,200 | $1,422 | 9.5% | 55.7% |
| 02808 | Bradford | 2,561 | $94,712 | $331,700 | $1,182 | 4.0% | 45.1% |
| 02812 | Carolina | 1,432 | $111,711 | $474,600 | — | 3.2% | 64.4% |
| 02813 | Charlestown | 8,017 | $103,147 | $467,700 | $1,499 | 4.7% | 51.9% |
| 02822 | Exeter | 6,139 | $87,185 | $469,600 | $1,128 | 6.2% | 58.4% |
| 02832 | Hope Valley | 4,950 | $101,225 | $391,100 | $1,114 | 4.3% | 46.1% |
| 02882 | Narragansett | 12,984 | $95,794 | $686,000 | $1,661 | 4.5% | 71.3% |
| 02852 | North Kingstown | 23,269 | $112,457 | $461,700 | $1,188 | 3.6% | 58.3% |
| 02874 | Saunderstown | 6,715 | $155,099 | $635,300 | $1,939 | 3.0% | 73.8% |
| 02875 | Shannock | 206 | $88,469 | $415,300 | — | 9.2% | 88.3% |
| 02879 | Wakefield | 22,628 | $115,848 | $515,800 | $1,281 | 6.3% | 67.2% |
| 02892 | West Kingston | 5,704 | $143,534 | $479,600 | $1,961 | 2.4% | 62.8% |
| 02891 | Westerly | 21,698 | $90,435 | $422,600 | $1,249 | 5.1% | 50.1% |
| 02898 | Wyoming | 1,745 | $124,083 | $399,400 | — | 0.0% | 67.5% |