City

Narragansett, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Rhode Island

👥12,984Population
💰$95,794Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$686,000Median Home Value▲ 146% above avg
🎓71.3%College Grads▲ 84% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.9%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
24%
25–44
15%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads71.3% ▲ 84% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma85 (1%)
HS Graduate968 (11.9%)
Some College547 (6.7%)
Associates728 (9%)
Bachelors682 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree5,106 (62.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 11.9%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 62.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad11.9%
Some College6.7%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate62.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
68%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,794 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$686,000 ▲ 146% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,661/mo
Total Housing Units8,870
Vacant Units3,334

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Narragansett, RI

Narragansett is a city in Rhode Island, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,984 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Narragansett is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,794 is above the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Narragansett is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $686,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,661 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Narragansett is highly educated. 71.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Narragansett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02882 12,984 $95,794 $686,000 $1,661 4.5% 71.3% 69.1%