ZIP Code 02809
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Bristol · Bristol County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 22,938
- Median income
- $97,764
- Median home value
- $485,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.6%
- Land area
- 25.4 sq mi
902/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 74% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
New York
ZIP code 02809 in Bristol, Rhode Island has a population of 22,938. The median household income is $97,764, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $485,000, 74% above the US average. 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02809 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.4 square miles in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 22,938 residents, producing a population density of 902 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 02809 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02809 sits at $97,764 (4% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $52,739. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $485,000 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,579 per month, and 66.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02809 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Bristol County, so you can benchmark 02809 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 02809
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02809.
- Construction
Construction
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
47 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 02809, Bristol, 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
22,938
Population
25.4
Area (sq mi)
902
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02809?
43.0
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
9.1%
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?
$97,764
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$52,739
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 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?
9,510
Total Housing Units
8,731
Occupied Units
779
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$485,000
Median Home Value
+6% vs state
$1,579
Median Rent
1964
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
327
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+227%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02809 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 202 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 228 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 272 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 302 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 327 |
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 562 business establishments in ZIP 02809, employing approximately 7,130 people with a combined annual payroll of $316,150,000.
562
Businesses
7,130
Employees
$316.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 89 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.9% |
| Information | 8 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 02809 vs 02885 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02885 | Warren, RI | 10,627 | 3.2 mi |
| 02724 | Fall River, MA | 16,908 | 4.6 mi |
| 02806 | Barrington, RI | 16,310 | 4.9 mi |
| 02871 | Portsmouth, RI | 17,171 | 6.9 mi |
| 02725 | Somerset, MA | 2,631 | 4.9 mi |
| 02872 | Prudence Island, RI | 218 | 5.5 mi |
| 02721 | Fall River, MA | 26,290 | 6.3 mi |
| 02777 | Swansea, MA | 15,840 | 5.9 mi |
| 02889 | Warwick, RI | 28,217 | 6.5 mi |
| 02723 | Fall River, MA | 14,767 | 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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