City

Westerly, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Rhode Island

👥21,698Population
💰$90,435Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$422,600Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓50.1%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.9%Asian: 2.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.9%
Asian2.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads50.1% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma85 (0.5%)
HS Graduate4,753 (29.4%)
Some College1,345 (8.3%)
Associates1,884 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,319 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree6,782 (41.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 41.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College8.3%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate41.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,435 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$422,600 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,249/mo
Total Housing Units12,660
Vacant Units2,658

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Westerly, RI

Westerly is a city in Rhode Island, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,698 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Westerly is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,435 is above the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Westerly is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $422,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,249 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westerly is well-educated. 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Westerly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02891 21,698 $90,435 $422,600 $1,249 5.1% 50.1% 74.6%