ZIP Code 02822
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Exeter · Washington County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 6,111
- Median income
- $112,813
- Median home value
- $520,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.2%
- Land area
- 144.8 sq mi
42/sq mi
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 87% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.3
New York
ZIP code 02822 in Exeter, Rhode Island has a population of 6,111. The median household income is $112,813, which is 48% above the national average. Median home value is $520,100, 87% above the US average. 44.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02822 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.8 square miles in Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 6,111 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 02822 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02822 sits at $112,813 (10% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $45,996. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $520,100 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,267 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02822 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 02822 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 02822
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$45,996
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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