ZIP Code 02806
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Barrington · Bristol County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 16,310
- Median income
- $153,198
- Median home value
- $644,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 73.0%
- Land area
- 21.3 sq mi
766/sq mi
▲ 101% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 132% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.8
New York
ZIP code 02806 in Barrington, Rhode Island has a population of 16,310. The median household income is $153,198, which is 101% above the national average. Median home value is $644,100, 132% above the US average. 73.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02806 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.3 square miles in Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 16,310 residents, producing a population density of 766 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02806 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02806 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 02806 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Bristol County, so you can benchmark 02806 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02806.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 02806?
43.8
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
9.7%
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?
$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
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?
6,498
Total Housing Units
6,228
Occupied Units
270
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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