PlainZIP

Exeter, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02822

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

6,111
42/sq mi
$112,813
Median income
$520,100
Median home value
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Exeter pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02822 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02822 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, home to 6,111 residents across 144.8 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02822 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,813 (10% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $45,996. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.1%. Median home value sits at $520,100 (14% above the state average), median rent at $1,267 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 02822 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 02822

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Exeter, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02822.

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 02822, Exeter, 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

6,111

Population

144.8

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02822?

37.3

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$112,813

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$45,996

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02822 ranks nationally

Exeter, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,813 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,254

Total Housing Units

2,142

Occupied Units

112

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$520,100

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,267

Median Rent

1988

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

+12.2%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02822 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 194
2021 +11.5% 216
2022 +10.7% 239
2023 +11.3% 266
2024 +12.2% 298

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 163 business establishments in ZIP 02822, employing approximately 1,452 people with a combined annual payroll of $72,649,000.

163

Businesses

1,452

Employees

$72.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 32 19.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 14.1%
Retail trade 17 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 14 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 12 7.4%
Manufacturing 8 4.9%
Wholesale trade 8 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.7%
Health care and social assistance 6 3.7%
Finance and insurance 4 2.5%
Information 3 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02822 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02822 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02822 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02822 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02898 Wyoming, RI 1,696 4.2 mi
02817 West Greenwich, RI 6,135 4.6 mi
02892 West Kingston, RI 4,988 5.3 mi
02812 Carolina, RI 1,497 6.3 mi
02875 Shannock, RI 307 7.7 mi
02836 Kenyon, RI 136 8.0 mi
02816 Coventry, RI 32,611 8.6 mi
02832 Hope Valley, RI 4,608 6.3 mi
02873 Rockville, RI 235 7.8 mi
02894 Wood River Junction, RI 722 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

02852 standard
North Kingstown, RI
Pop: 22,551
02891 standard
Westerly, RI
Pop: 21,198
02879 standard
Wakefield, RI
Pop: 20,371
02882 standard
Narragansett, RI
Pop: 14,184
02881 standard
Kingston, RI
Pop: 7,841
02813 standard
Charlestown, RI
Pop: 7,831

Related Areas

Washington County Exeter, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02822 in? ▼
ZIP code 02822 (Exeter) 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 02822? ▼
ZIP code 02822 in Exeter, RI has a population of 6,111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02822? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02822 is $112,813, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02822? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02822 is $520,100, which is 87% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02822? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02822 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02822? ▼
ZIP code 02822 has 163 business establishments employing approximately 1,452 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02822? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02822 are: Construction (32), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (23), Retail trade (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02822? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02822 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02822? ▼
In ZIP code 02822, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02822? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02822 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02822? ▼
In ZIP code 02822, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02822? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02822 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.