02807 ZIP Code — Block Island, RI

Washington County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02807 is located in Block Island, Rhode Island, within Washington County. It covers approximately 9.08 square miles and serves a population of 962 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02807

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $983,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,652. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02807 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

962
population
9.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02807 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02807

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City Status
Block Island Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 962
Population density 106 / sq mi
State FIPS 44
County FIPS 009
Geography
Land area 9.08 sq mi
Water area 3.19 sq mi
Latitude 41.1892
Longitude -71.5786
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 401
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 30.3% 28.0% 37.1%
$50k – $100k 43.5% 27.6% 29.1%
$100k – $200k 25.8% 33.3% 26.1%
Over $200k 0.5% 11.1% 7.7%

Demographics & statistics

962
Population
106
People per sq mi
53.5
Median age
$66,652
Median household income
$38,175
Per capita income
$983,700
Median home value
$1,259
Median monthly rent
78.0%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
Unemployment
1,865
Housing units
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
7
18
5–9
18
18
10–14
19
28
15–19
28
44
20–24
44
62
25–34
63
14
35–44
15
58
45–54
59
37
55–59
37
24
60–64
25
96
65–74
97
43
75–84
44
28
85+
29
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813514.0%
18 and over82786.0%
65 and over33735.0%
Median age53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%
Two or more races 3.5%
Black or African American 0.8%
GroupCount%
White92095.6%
Two or more races343.5%
Black or African American80.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 30.3% 28.0% 37.1%
$50k – $100k 43.5% 27.6% 29.1%
$100k – $200k 25.8% 33.3% 26.1%
Over $200k 0.5% 11.1% 7.7%
Under $10k 2.9%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 3.6%
$25k–$35k 13.3%
$35k–$50k 2.9%
$50k–$75k 28.1%
$75k–$100k 18.4%
$100k–$150k 17.3%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k+ 6.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.9%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k3.6%
$25k–$35k13.3%
$35k–$50k2.9%
$50k–$75k28.1%
$75k–$100k18.4%
$100k–$150k17.3%
$150k–$200k2.7%
$200k+6.7%
Median income$66,652

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.0%
$150k–$200k 2.6%
$200k–$300k 7.2%
$300k–$500k 19.6%
$500k–$1M 19.9%
$1M+ 48.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$983,700
Median rent / month$1,259
Owner occupied78.0%
Renter occupied22.0%
Vacant77.3%
Single-family detached88.6%
Large apartment buildings3.1%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)1.90

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.0%
2000–200910.3%
1990–199912.4%
1980–198922.1%
1970–197910.2%
1960–19698.8%
1950–19594.5%
1940–19494.1%
1939 or earlier22.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.8%
1 bedroom7.4%
2 bedrooms21.9%
3 bedrooms34.2%
4 bedrooms25.1%
5+ bedrooms8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle47.0%
2 vehicles22.2%
3 or more30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.5%
Electricity2.7%
Propane / LP gas21.1%
Fuel oil63.6%
Wood8.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18441.3%
Cohabiting couple173.8%
Male householder, no spouse7917.8%
Female householder, no spouse16537.1%
Households with children under 188018.0%
Households with seniors (65+)26459.3%
Average household size2.05

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married42.9%6.8%
Married44.4%52.1%
Separated0.0%2.9%
Widowed5.6%16.9%
Divorced7.1%21.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 3.7%
HS graduate 25.7%
Some college, no degree 13.4%
Associate's degree 2.2%
Bachelor's degree 33.9%
Graduate / professional 20.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.2%
Bachelor's or higher53.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool147.4%
Kindergarten115.9%
Elementary school6233.0%
High school7841.5%
College / grad school2312.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 20.3%
Construction 16.0%
Retail trade 13.1%
Transportation & utilities 10.6%
Manufacturing 7.9%
Finance & real estate 3.6%
Professional & management 3.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.0%
Service23.6%
Sales & office8.8%
Natural resources & construction11.3%
Production & transportation11.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.7%
Government16.9%
Self-employed14.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk24.3%
Work from home9.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.4

Poverty

All people 11.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 13.3%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security55.7%
Retirement income31.0%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity27.7%
High blood pressure37.0%
High cholesterol35.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis31.0%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer8.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.9%
Binge drinking16.4%
No physical activity19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.9%
Depression22.5%
Fair or poor health13.1%
Poor mental health13.3%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)84.3%
Visited dentist73.7%
Cholesterol screening93.7%
Teeth loss10.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans263.1%
Disability%
Any disability17.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years16.9%
65 and over24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.2%
Public insurance35.9%
No insurance7.7%
Uninsured under 1927.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only94898.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)92696.3%
Born in same state92696.3%
Born in different state37839.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen363.7%
Not a US citizen36100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French43144.8%
Italian32033.3%
English161.7%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian151.6%
German141.5%
Arab60.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.3%
Internet access88.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02807

What city is ZIP code 02807 in?

ZIP code 02807 is primarily assigned to Block Island, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02807 in?

ZIP code 02807 falls within Washington County, Rhode Island.

Does ZIP code 02807 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 02807 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 02807 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 02807 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02807?

54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02807?

The median home value in ZIP code 02807 is $983,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 02807 in?

ZIP code 02807 observes the EST timezone.

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