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 Moderate-density area
- $83,190
- Median income Near-median income area
- $1,301,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,888. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 9.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,301,100 (185% above the average Rhode Island ZIP), while 81.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Rhode Island and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 02807.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02807?
56.8
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
2.4%
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?
$83,190
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$58,888
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02807 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Block Island, 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)
$83,190 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
1,989housing units
1,989
Total Housing Units
412
Occupied Units
1,577
Vacant Units
1.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,301,100
Median Home Value
+185% vs state ZIP avg
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02807, 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 (1,051 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 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.
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