ZIP Code 02894

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Wood River Junction · Washington County · Rhode Island

Population
722

64/sq mi

Median home value
$340,600

▲ 22% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
40.8%

Median age 55.5

Land area
11.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 02894 in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island has a population of 722. Median home value is $340,600, 22% above the US average. 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 02894 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.2 square miles in Wood River Junction, Washington County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 722 residents, producing a population density of 64 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 02894 against Rhode Island and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02894 sits at , while per-capita income is $64,228. The poverty rate stands at 1.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $340,600 (25% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02894 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 02894 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 02894, Wood River Junction, 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

722

Population

11.2

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02894?

55.5

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 10.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
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?

$64,228

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%

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

What does housing look like?

329

Total Housing Units

329

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$340,600

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 02894, employing approximately 97 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,775,000.

9

Businesses

97

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 33.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
02875 Shannock, RI 307 3.3 mi
02812 Carolina, RI 1,497 3.2 mi
02813 Charlestown, RI 7,831 3.8 mi
02836 Kenyon, RI 136 4.2 mi
02832 Hope Valley, RI 4,608 4.4 mi
02808 Bradford, RI 2,401 3.7 mi
02804 Ashaway, RI 2,607 3.9 mi
02898 Wyoming, RI 1,696 4.9 mi
02833 Hopkinton, RI 784 4.9 mi
02892 West Kingston, RI 4,988 6.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02894 in?
ZIP code 02894 (Wood River Junction) 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 02894?
ZIP code 02894 in Wood River Junction, RI has a population of 722 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02894?
The median home value in ZIP 02894 is $340,600, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02894?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02894 is White at 80.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02894?
ZIP code 02894 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 97 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02894?
In ZIP code 02894, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02894?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02894 is 1.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wood River Junction, 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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