Wood River Junction, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02894
Washington County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 722
- 64/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $340,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wood River Junction pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 64
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02894 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02894 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wood River Junction, Washington County, Rhode Island, home to just 722 residents across 11.2 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 02894, but per-capita income is $64,228. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.6% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $340,600 (25% below the average Rhode Island ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 02894 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 →
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 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
722
Population
11.2
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02894?
55.5
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
2.9%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
329housing units
329
Total Housing Units
329
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$340,600
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02894 vs 02875 →
ZIP 02894 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02813
Charlestown (02813)
7,831 residents
- 02892
West Kingston (02892)
4,988 residents
- 02832
Hope Valley (02832)
4,608 residents
- 02804 2,607
Ashaway (02804)
2,607 residents
- 02808 2,401
Bradford (02808)
2,401 residents
- 02898 1,696
Wyoming (02898)
1,696 residents
- 02812 1,497
Carolina (02812)
1,497 residents
- 02833 784
Hopkinton (02833)
784 residents
- 02894 722
Wood River Junction (02894)
722 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02894 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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