ZIP Code 02813
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Charlestown · Washington County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 7,831
- Median income
- $109,404
- Median home value
- $525,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.4%
- Land area
- 94.5 sq mi
83/sq mi
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 89% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.3
New York
ZIP code 02813 in Charlestown, Rhode Island has a population of 7,831. The median household income is $109,404, which is 43% above the national average. Median home value is $525,500, 89% above the US average. 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02813 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.5 square miles in Charlestown, Washington County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 7,831 residents, producing a population density of 83 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 02813 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02813 sits at $109,404 (7% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $66,075. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $525,500 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,374 per month, and 92.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02813 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 02813 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 02813
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02813.
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 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 02813, Charlestown, 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
7,831
Population
94.5
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02813?
53.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
3.1%
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?
$109,404
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$66,075
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 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?
5,458
Total Housing Units
3,493
Occupied Units
1,965
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$525,500
Median Home Value
+15% vs state
$1,374
Median Rent
1980
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
+12.6%
YoY Change (2024)
335
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+235%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02813 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 214 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 239 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 280 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 298 |
| 2024 | +12.6% | 335 |
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 191 business establishments in ZIP 02813, employing approximately 1,029 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,084,000.
191
Businesses
1,029
Employees
$53.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 46 | 24.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.6% |
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 02813 vs 02894 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02894 | Wood River Junction, RI | 722 | 3.8 mi |
| 02808 | Bradford, RI | 2,401 | 4.1 mi |
| 02875 | Shannock, RI | 307 | 4.4 mi |
| 02812 | Carolina, RI | 1,497 | 5.6 mi |
| 02836 | Kenyon, RI | 136 | 4.6 mi |
| 02898 | Wyoming, RI | 1,696 | 8.2 mi |
| 02804 | Ashaway, RI | 2,607 | 5.8 mi |
| 02891 | Westerly, RI | 21,198 | 6.9 mi |
| 02879 | Wakefield, RI | 20,371 | 7.2 mi |
| 02832 | Hope Valley, RI | 4,608 | 8.2 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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