City

Saunderstown, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Rhode Island

👥6,715Population
💰$155,099Median HH Income▲ 103% above avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$635,300Median Home Value▲ 128% above avg
🎓73.8%College Grads▲ 91% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.9%Other: 2.4%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.4%
Asian1.9%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads73.8% ▲ 91% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.6%)
HS Graduate473 (11.8%)
Some College151 (3.8%)
Associates400 (10%)
Bachelors315 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree2,636 (65.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 11.8%Some College: 3.8%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 65.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad11.8%
Some College3.8%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate65.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
70%

Financials

Median HH Income$155,099 ▲ 103% above avg
Median Home Value$635,300 ▲ 128% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,939/mo
Total Housing Units2,565
Vacant Units282

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
54%
About Saunderstown, RI

Saunderstown is a city in Rhode Island, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,715 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Saunderstown is a affluent community. The median household income of $155,099 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Saunderstown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $635,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,939 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saunderstown is highly educated. 73.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saunderstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02874 6,715 $155,099 $635,300 $1,939 3.0% 73.8% 88.1%