Block Island, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02807

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

1,051
45/sq mi
$83,190
Median income
$1,301,100
Median home value
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Block Island pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02807 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02807 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Block Island, Washington County, Rhode Island, home to just 1,051 residents across 23.5 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02807 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,190 (19% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $58,888. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.9%. Median home value sits at $1,301,100 (185% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.3%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.8, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 02807's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 02807

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Block Island, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02807.

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 02807, Block Island, 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

1,051

Population

23.5

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02807?

56.8

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$83,190

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$58,888

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 02807 ranks nationally

Block Island, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,190 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 85.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,989

Total Housing Units

412

Occupied Units

1,577

Vacant Units

1.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$1,301,100

Median Home Value

+185% vs state

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 188 business establishments in ZIP 02807, employing approximately 393 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,510,000.

188

Businesses

393

Employees

$43.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 56 29.8%
Retail trade 35 18.6%
Construction 33 17.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 14 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.3%
Manufacturing 5 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02807 in?
ZIP code 02807 (Block Island) 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 02807?
ZIP code 02807 in Block Island, RI has a population of 1,051 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02807?
The median household income in ZIP 02807 is $83,190, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02807?
The median home value in ZIP 02807 is $1,301,100, which is 368% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02807?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02807 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02807?
ZIP code 02807 has 188 business establishments employing approximately 393 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02807?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02807 are: Accommodation and food services (56), Retail trade (35), Construction (33). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02807?
In ZIP code 02807, 85.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02807?
In ZIP code 02807, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02807?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02807 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.