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Foster, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02825

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

5,377
38/sq mi
$112,593
Median income
$445,600
Median home value
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02825 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02825 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Foster, Providence County, Rhode Island, home to 5,377 residents across 140.0 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02825 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,593 (10% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $49,136. Poverty here runs at 3.8%, with unemployment measured at 1.1%. Median home value sits at $445,600 (2% below the state average), median rent at $1,509 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 02825

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Foster, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02825.

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 02825, Foster, 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

5,377

Population

140.0

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02825?

42.9

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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

How ZIP 02825 ranks nationally

Foster, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,593 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 72.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

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

Owner 92.0%
Renter 8.0%

$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

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ZIP 02825 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 02825 ranks #5 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 02825 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 02825 ranks #5 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Providence County

02860 standard
Pawtucket, RI
Pop: 45,199
02909 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 43,540
02895 standard
Woonsocket, RI
Pop: 41,186
02920 standard
Cranston, RI
Pop: 37,547
02908 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 37,467
02864 standard
Cumberland, RI
Pop: 33,396

Related Areas

Providence County Foster, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02825 in? ▼
ZIP code 02825 (Foster) is located in Providence County, Rhode Island. Providence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/providence-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02825? ▼
ZIP code 02825 in Foster, RI has a population of 5,377 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02825? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02825 is $112,593, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02825? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02825 is $445,600, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02825? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02825 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02825? ▼
ZIP code 02825 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02825? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02825 are: Construction (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Retail trade (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02825? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02825 increased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 02825? ▼
In ZIP code 02825, 72.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 02825? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02825 is 33.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02825? ▼
In ZIP code 02825, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02825? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02825 is 3.8% 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.