City

Wakefield, RI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Washington County  ·  Rhode Island

👥22,628Population
💰$115,848Median HH Income▲ 52% above avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$515,800Median Home Value▲ 85% above avg
🎓67.2%College Grads▲ 73% above avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 2.3%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic3.8%
Black2.3%
Asian1.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads67.2% ▲ 73% above avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma120 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,271 (14.4%)
Some College1,086 (6.9%)
Associates1,682 (10.7%)
Bachelors1,234 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree9,326 (59.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 14.4%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 59.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad14.4%
Some College6.9%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate59.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,848 ▲ 52% above avg
Median Home Value$515,800 ▲ 85% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,281/mo
Total Housing Units11,959
Vacant Units2,460

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Wakefield, RI

Wakefield is a city in Rhode Island, located in Washington County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 22,628 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Wakefield is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,848 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wakefield is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $515,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,281 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wakefield is highly educated. 67.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.29%).

Wakefield, RI offers residents above-average earning potential within Rhode Island. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Wakefield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02879 22,628 $115,848 $515,800 $1,281 6.3% 67.2% 79.0%

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