ZIP Code 02836

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Kenyon · Washington County · Rhode Island

Population
136

171/sq mi

Median home value
$458,100

▲ 65% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
53.6%

Median age 48.5

Land area
0.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 02836 in Kenyon, Rhode Island has a population of 136. Median home value is $458,100, 65% above the US average. 53.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 02836 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.8 square miles in Kenyon, Washington County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 136 residents, producing a population density of 171 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 02836 against Rhode Island and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02836 sits at , while per-capita income is $54,459. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $458,100 (0% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02836 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 02836 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 →

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 02836, Kenyon, 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

136

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

171

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02836?

48.5

Median Age

76.9%

Male

23.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$54,459

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.6%

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

What does housing look like?

119

Total Housing Units

60

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

1.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$458,100

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 02836 vs 02875 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
02875 Shannock, RI 307 0.9 mi
02812 Carolina, RI 1,497 2.5 mi
02892 West Kingston, RI 4,988 3.3 mi
02894 Wood River Junction, RI 722 4.2 mi
02813 Charlestown, RI 7,831 4.6 mi
02879 Wakefield, RI 20,371 4.7 mi
02898 Wyoming, RI 1,696 5.2 mi
02881 Kingston, RI 7,841 5.4 mi
02822 Exeter, RI 6,111 8.0 mi
02832 Hope Valley, RI 4,608 6.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02836 in?
ZIP code 02836 (Kenyon) 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 02836?
ZIP code 02836 in Kenyon, RI has a population of 136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02836?
The median home value in ZIP 02836 is $458,100, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02836?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02836 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02836?
In ZIP code 02836, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.6% 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 02836?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02836 is 30.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.

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Official Data Resources for Kenyon, RI

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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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