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Barrington, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02806

Bristol County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,310
766/sq mi
$153,198
Median income
$644,100
Median home value
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Barrington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
766
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02806 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02806 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island, home to 16,310 residents across 21.3 square miles, a density of 766 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02806 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,198 (50% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $78,126. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $644,100 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,943 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 02806 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Bristol County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 02806

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barrington, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02806.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 02806, Barrington, 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

16,310

Population

21.3

Area (sq mi)

766

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02806?

43.8

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$153,198

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$78,126

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02806 ranks nationally

Barrington, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$153,198 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 83.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,498

Total Housing Units

6,228

Occupied Units

270

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$644,100

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,943

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

318

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+218%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02806 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 203
2021 +12.4% 228
2022 +16.8% 267
2023 +11.2% 296
2024 +7.2% 318

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 364 business establishments in ZIP 02806, employing approximately 4,458 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,981,000.

364

Businesses

4,458

Employees

$182.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 51 14.0%
Construction 50 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 36 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 26 7.1%
Retail trade 25 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 6.6%
Finance and insurance 23 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 5.0%
Educational services 10 2.8%
Wholesale trade 8 2.2%
Information 7 1.9%
Manufacturing 4 1.1%

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 02806 vs 02885 →

ZIP 02806 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02806 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02806 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02806 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02885 Warren, RI 10,627 2.9 mi
02915 Riverside, RI 16,897 2.9 mi
02771 Seekonk, MA 13,708 6.5 mi
02888 Warwick, RI 19,912 4.9 mi
02809 Bristol, RI 22,938 4.9 mi
02777 Swansea, MA 15,840 5.4 mi
02889 Warwick, RI 28,217 4.8 mi
02914 East Providence, RI 21,963 5.4 mi
02905 Providence, RI 25,223 5.3 mi
02916 Rumford, RI 8,139 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bristol County

02809 standard
Bristol, RI
Pop: 22,938
02885 standard
Warren, RI
Pop: 10,627

Related Areas

Bristol County Barrington, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02806 in? ▼
ZIP code 02806 (Barrington) is located in Bristol County, Rhode Island. Bristol County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bristol-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02806? ▼
ZIP code 02806 in Barrington, RI has a population of 16,310 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02806? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02806 is $153,198, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02806? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02806 is $644,100, which is 132% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02806? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02806 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02806? ▼
ZIP code 02806 has 364 business establishments employing approximately 4,458 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02806? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02806 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (57), Health care and social assistance (51), Construction (50). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02806? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02806 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 02806? ▼
In ZIP code 02806, 83.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.0% 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 02806? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02806 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02806? ▼
In ZIP code 02806, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02806? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02806 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.