City

Foster, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Providence County  ·  Rhode Island

👥5,861Population
💰$110,177Median HH Income▲ 44% above avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$398,900Median Home Value▲ 43% above avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 11.2%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.3%
Asian0.2%
Other11.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (1%)
HS Graduate1,582 (38.1%)
Some College451 (10.9%)
Associates296 (7.1%)
Bachelors351 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree1,436 (34.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 34.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College10.9%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate34.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.2%Renter: 7.8%Tenure
Owner92.2%
Renter7.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
61%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,177 ▲ 44% above avg
Median Home Value$398,900 ▲ 43% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,525/mo
Total Housing Units2,027
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
52%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Foster, RI

Foster is a city in Rhode Island, located in Providence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,861 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Foster is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,177 is above the national average. Approximately 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Foster is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $398,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,525 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Foster is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Foster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02825 5,861 $110,177 $398,900 $1,525 0.4% 43.0% 92.2%