Ashaway, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02804
Washington County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,607
- 100/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $102,118
- Median income Above-median income area
- $355,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ashaway pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 100
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02804 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02804 covers 26.1 square miles in Ashaway, Washington County, Rhode Island (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,607 residents on file, a density of 100 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02804 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,118 (0% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,799. The poverty rate is 7.0%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $355,400 (22% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), and median rent is $1,604; owner occupancy is 83.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 02804 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 02804
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashaway, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02804.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02804, Ashaway, RI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,607
Population
26.1
Area (sq mi)
100
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02804?
44.4
Median Age
43.2%
Male
56.8%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$102,118
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$49,799
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02804 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Ashaway, RI household income vs. every Rhode Island ZIP code
Median household income among 71 reporting Rhode Island ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$102,118 49th percentile higher than 49% of 71 Rhode Island ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,182housing units
1,182
Total Housing Units
1,021
Occupied Units
161
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,400
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,604
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+13.1%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02804 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +0.4% | 184 |
| 2020 | +6.7% | 196 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 210 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 238 |
| 2024 | – | 272 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 82 business establishments in ZIP 02804, employing approximately 561 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,982,000.
82
Businesses
561
Employees
$27.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 25.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02804 vs 02808 →
ZIP 02804 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02891
Westerly (02891)
21,198 residents
- 06379
Pawcatuck (06379)
9,038 residents
- 02813 7,831
Charlestown (02813)
7,831 residents
- 06359 5,313
North Stonington (06359)
5,313 residents
- 02832 4,608
Hope Valley (02832)
4,608 residents
- 02804 2,607
Ashaway (02804)
2,607 residents
- 02808 2,401
Bradford (02808)
2,401 residents
- 02833 784
Hopkinton (02833)
784 residents
- 02894 722
Wood River Junction (02894)
722 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02804 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02804 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06359
North Stonington (06359)
$123,938 median income
- 02813
Charlestown (02813)
$109,404 median income
- 02808
Bradford (02808)
$106,681 median income
- 02832
Hope Valley (02832)
$105,976 median income
- 02804
Ashaway (02804)
$102,118 median income
- 02891
Westerly (02891)
$97,110 median income
- 06379
Pawcatuck (06379)
$95,066 median income
- 02873 $46,406
Rockville (02873)
$46,406 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02804 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02808 | Bradford, RI | 2,401 | 2.0 mi |
| 02833 | Hopkinton, RI | 784 | 3.8 mi |
| 02894 | Wood River Junction, RI | 722 | 3.9 mi |
| 02891 | Westerly, RI | 21,198 | 5.1 mi |
| 02873 | Rockville, RI | 235 | 6.9 mi |
| 02832 | Hope Valley, RI | 4,608 | 5.8 mi |
| 02813 | Charlestown, RI | 7,831 | 5.8 mi |
| 06359 | North Stonington, CT | 5,313 | 5.9 mi |
| 06379 | Pawcatuck, CT | 9,038 | 6.3 mi |
| 02875 | Shannock, RI | 307 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02804, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,607 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02804 in?
ZIP code 02804 (Ashaway) is located in Washington County, Rhode Island. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02804?
ZIP code 02804 in Ashaway, RI has a population of 2,607 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02804?
The median household income in ZIP 02804 is $102,118, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02804?
The median home value in ZIP 02804 is $355,400, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02804?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02804 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02804?
ZIP code 02804 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 561 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02804?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02804 are: Construction (21), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02804?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02804 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02804?
In ZIP code 02804, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02804?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02804 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02804?
In ZIP code 02804, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02804?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02804 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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