Saunderstown, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02874
Washington County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,860
- 149/sq mi High-density area
- $159,861
- Median income Above-median income area
- $713,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saunderstown pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 149
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02874 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02874 (Saunderstown, RI) fell -6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 318.0 in 2023 to 298.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02874 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saunderstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, home to 5,860 residents across 39.3 square miles, a density of 149 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02874 skews affluent, with a median household income of $159,861 (56% above the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,481. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.7% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $713,700 (56% above the average Rhode Island ZIP), while 91.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,774.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 02874 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 02874
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saunderstown, RI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$72,481
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02874 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Saunderstown, RI household income vs. every Rhode Island ZIP code
Median household income among 71 reporting Rhode Island ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$159,861 Top 3% higher than 97% of 71 Rhode Island ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,529housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 02874 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02840
Newport (02840)
23,335 residents
- 02852
North Kingstown (02852)
22,551 residents
- 02879
Wakefield (02879)
20,371 residents
- 02818
East Greenwich (02818)
18,082 residents
- 02882
Narragansett (02882)
14,184 residents
- 02881 7,841
Kingston (02881)
7,841 residents
- 02874 5,860
Saunderstown (02874)
5,860 residents
- 02835 5,405
Jamestown (02835)
5,405 residents
- 02892 4,988
West Kingston (02892)
4,988 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02874 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02874 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02841
Newport (02841)
$181,458 median income
- 02874
Saunderstown (02874)
$159,861 median income
- 02835
Jamestown (02835)
$140,625 median income
- 02818
East Greenwich (02818)
$139,217 median income
- 02892
West Kingston (02892)
$135,809 median income
- 02872
Prudence Island (02872)
$131,875 median income
- 02852
North Kingstown (02852)
$118,643 median income
- 02879
Wakefield (02879)
$112,231 median income
- 02882
Narragansett (02882)
$95,721 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02874 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02874, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,860 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02874 in?
ZIP code 02874 (Saunderstown) 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 02874?
ZIP code 02874 in Saunderstown, RI has a population of 5,860 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02874?
The median household income in ZIP 02874 is $159,861, which is 110% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02874?
The median home value in ZIP 02874 is $713,700, which is 157% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02874?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02874 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02874?
ZIP code 02874 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02874?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02874 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (13), Construction (12). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02874?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02874 decreased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 02874?
In ZIP code 02874, 77.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.3% 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 02874?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02874 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02874?
In ZIP code 02874, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02874?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02874 is 1.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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