ZIP Code 02825
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Foster · Providence County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 5,377
- Median income
- $112,593
- Median home value
- $445,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.9%
- Land area
- 140.0 sq mi
38/sq mi
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 60% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
New York
ZIP code 02825 in Foster, Rhode Island has a population of 5,377. The median household income is $112,593, which is 48% above the national average. Median home value is $445,600, 60% above the US average. 36.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02825 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 140.0 square miles in Foster, Providence County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 5,377 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 02825 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02825 sits at $112,593 (10% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $49,136. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $445,600 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,509 per month, and 92.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02825 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02825 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 02825
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02825.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade 6
Wholesale trade
6 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 02825, Foster, 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
5,377
Population
140.0
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02825?
42.9
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
2.9%
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?
$112,593
Median Household Income
+10% vs state
$49,136
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 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?
1,976
Total Housing Units
1,864
Occupied Units
112
Vacant Units
3.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$445,600
Median Home Value
-2% vs state
$1,509
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
+15.9%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02825 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 182 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 199 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 234 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 252 |
| 2024 | +15.9% | 292 |
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 93 business establishments in ZIP 02825, employing approximately 311 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,673,000.
93
Businesses
311
Employees
$14.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 29.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 18.3% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 5.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.3% |
| Information | 3 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.2% |
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 02825 vs 02815 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02815 | Clayville, RI | 278 | 3.5 mi |
| 02827 | Greene, RI | 2,172 | 5.8 mi |
| 06243 | East Killingly, CT | 60 | 5.9 mi |
| 06239 | Danielson, CT | 11,183 | 6.8 mi |
| 02857 | North Scituate, RI | 8,412 | 5.9 mi |
| 02814 | Chepachet, RI | 7,496 | 8.3 mi |
| 06377 | Sterling, CT | 2,962 | 6.1 mi |
| 02831 | Hope, RI | 3,515 | 7.3 mi |
| 06373 | Oneco, CT | 345 | 8.5 mi |
| 02816 | Coventry, RI | 32,611 | 8.3 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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