City

Exeter, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Rhode Island

👥6,139Population
💰$87,185Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$469,600Median Home Value▲ 68% above avg
🎓58.4%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 6%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 5.7%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic6.0%
Black2.1%
Asian0.7%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
10%
18–24
17%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads58.4% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.8%)
HS Graduate568 (17.1%)
Some College473 (14.2%)
Associates319 (9.6%)
Bachelors381 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,561 (46.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 17.1%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 46.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad17.1%
Some College14.2%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate46.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,185 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$469,600 ▲ 68% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,128/mo
Total Housing Units2,084
Vacant Units73

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Exeter, RI

Exeter is a city in Rhode Island, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,139 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Exeter is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,185 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Exeter is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $469,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,128 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Exeter is well-educated. 58.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Exeter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02822 6,139 $87,185 $469,600 $1,128 6.2% 58.4% 80.8%