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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
$159,861
Median income
$713,700
Median home value
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $72,481. Local economic indicators show a 1.7% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $713,700 (56% above the state average), median rent at $1,774 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.6%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 02874 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 02874

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saunderstown, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02874.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02874?

43.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

How ZIP 02874 ranks nationally

Saunderstown, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$159,861 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.3%

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

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$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

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ZIP 02874 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 02874 ranks #7 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 02874 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 02874 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

02852 standard
North Kingstown, RI
Pop: 22,551
02891 standard
Westerly, RI
Pop: 21,198
02879 standard
Wakefield, RI
Pop: 20,371
02882 standard
Narragansett, RI
Pop: 14,184
02881 standard
Kingston, RI
Pop: 7,841
02813 standard
Charlestown, RI
Pop: 7,831

Related Areas

Washington County Saunderstown, RI Rhode Island

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.