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 Moderate-density area
- $112,813
- Median income Above-median income area
- $520,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02822 (Exeter, RI) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.1 in 2023 to 298.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,996. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 1.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $520,100 (14% above the average Rhode Island ZIP) and median rent is $1,267; 79.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 02822 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02822?
37.3
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
7.4%
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?
$112,813
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$45,996
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02822 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Exeter, 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)
$112,813 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
2,254housing units
2,254
Total Housing Units
2,142
Occupied Units
112
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$520,100
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02822 vs 02898 →
ZIP 02822 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02816
Coventry (02816)
32,611 residents
- 02817 6,135
West Greenwich (02817)
6,135 residents
- 02822 6,111
Exeter (02822)
6,111 residents
- 02892 4,988
West Kingston (02892)
4,988 residents
- 02832 4,608
Hope Valley (02832)
4,608 residents
- 02898 1,696
Wyoming (02898)
1,696 residents
- 02812 1,497
Carolina (02812)
1,497 residents
- 02894 722
Wood River Junction (02894)
722 residents
- 02875 307
Shannock (02875)
307 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02822 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02822 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02892
West Kingston (02892)
$135,809 median income
- 02817
West Greenwich (02817)
$135,625 median income
- 02898
Wyoming (02898)
$119,038 median income
- 02822
Exeter (02822)
$112,813 median income
- 02832
Hope Valley (02832)
$105,976 median income
- 02812
Carolina (02812)
$104,934 median income
- 02816
Coventry (02816)
$101,431 median income
- 02873 $46,406
Rockville (02873)
$46,406 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02822, 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 (6,111 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 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.
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