ZIP Code 02874
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Saunderstown · Washington County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 5,860
- Median income
- $159,861
- Median home value
- $713,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.3%
- Land area
- 39.3 sq mi
149/sq mi
▲ 110% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 157% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.1
New York
ZIP code 02874 in Saunderstown, Rhode Island has a population of 5,860. The median household income is $159,861, which is 110% above the national average. Median home value is $713,700, 157% above the US average. 70.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02874 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.3 square miles in Saunderstown, Washington County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 5,860 residents, producing a population density of 149 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 02874 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02874 sits at $159,861 (56% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $72,481. The poverty rate stands at 1.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $713,700 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $1,774 per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02874 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 02874 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 02874
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02874.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
9 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 02874, Saunderstown, 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
5,860
Population
39.3
Area (sq mi)
149
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02874?
43.1
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
3.9%
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?
$159,861
Median Household Income
+56% vs state
$72,481
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 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?
2,529
Total Housing Units
2,259
Occupied Units
270
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$713,700
Median Home Value
+56% vs state
$1,774
Median Rent
1986
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
-6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02874 have decreased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 201 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 224 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 259 |
| 2023 | +23.0% | 318 |
| 2024 | -6.1% | 299 |
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 108 business establishments in ZIP 02874, employing approximately 428 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,998,000.
108
Businesses
428
Employees
$26.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 15.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 12 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 8.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 5.6% |
| Information | 4 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.8% |
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 02874 vs 02852 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02852 | North Kingstown, RI | 22,551 | 5.0 mi |
| 02882 | Narragansett, RI | 14,184 | 6.3 mi |
| 02881 | Kingston, RI | 7,841 | 3.8 mi |
| 02835 | Jamestown, RI | 5,405 | 4.7 mi |
| 02841 | Newport, RI | 1,392 | 7.5 mi |
| 02892 | West Kingston, RI | 4,988 | 6.8 mi |
| 02818 | East Greenwich, RI | 18,082 | 8.9 mi |
| 02879 | Wakefield, RI | 20,371 | 7.1 mi |
| 02840 | Newport, RI | 23,335 | 8.1 mi |
| 02872 | Prudence Island, RI | 218 | 10.1 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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