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

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02807. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

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

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	135	14.0%
18 and over	827	86.0%
65 and over	337	35.0%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	920	95.6%
Two or more races	34	3.5%
Black or African American	8	0.8%

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 $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%
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

Metric	Value
Median home value	$983,700
Median rent / month	$1,259
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	77.3%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	22.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	34.2%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	47.0%
2 vehicles	22.2%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	2.7%
Propane / LP gas	21.1%
Fuel oil	63.6%
Wood	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	184	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	17	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	79	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	165	37.1%
Households with children under 18	80	18.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	264	59.3%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.9%	6.8%
Married	44.4%	52.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	5.6%	16.9%
Divorced	7.1%	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 higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	53.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	7.4%
Kindergarten	11	5.9%
Elementary school	62	33.0%
High school	78	41.5%
College / grad school	23	12.2%

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 & arts	45.0%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	8.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	14.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	24.3%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.0%
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 Security	55.7%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.7%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.3%
Visited dentist	73.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	27.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	948	98.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	926	96.3%
Born in same state	926	96.3%
Born in different state	378	39.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	3.7%
Not a US citizen	36	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	431	44.8%
Italian	320	33.3%
English	16	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	15	1.6%
German	14	1.5%
Arab	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	88.1%

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.