02802 ZIP Code — Albion, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02802 is located in Albion, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 0.19 square miles and serves a population of 702 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02802

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $270,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $113,056. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 02802 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

702

population

0.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02802 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02802

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City	Status
Albion	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	702
Population density	3,695 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	0.19 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.9514
Longitude	-71.4551
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	401

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.8%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	57.1%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

702

Population

3,695

People per sq mi

58.7

Median age

$113,056

Median household income

$44,102

Per capita income

$270,000

Median home value

$877

Median monthly rent

49.4%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

298

Housing units

39.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

104

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19	2.7%
18 and over	683	97.3%
65 and over	220	31.3%
Median age	58.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.5%

Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

Two or more races 11.3%

Group	Count	%
White	613	77.5%
Hispanic or Latino	89	11.3%
Two or more races	89	11.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.8%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	57.1%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	7.7%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 34.2%

$100k–$150k 51.1%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	34.2%
$100k–$150k	51.1%
Median income	$113,056

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 69.2%

$300k–$500k 30.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$270,000
Median rent / month	$877
Owner occupied	49.4%
Renter occupied	50.6%
Vacant	26.6%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	36.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	66.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	24.3%
2 bedrooms	64.1%
3 bedrooms	11.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	67.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.9%
Fuel oil	18.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	233	67.0%
Cohabiting couple	51	14.7%
Male householder, no spouse	64	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	44	12.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	31.0%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	0.0%
Married	55.3%	80.5%
Separated	0.0%	19.5%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	12.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 3.8%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 30.9%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	39.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	19	100.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 33.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.7%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Professional & management 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.3

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	7.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	74.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	37.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	56.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	702	100.0%
Spanish	19	2.7%
Other Indo-European	19	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	647	92.2%
Born in same state	596	84.9%
Born in different state	385	54.8%
Foreign born	51	7.3%
Naturalized citizen	55	7.8%
Not a US citizen	55	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	148	21.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	112	16%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02802

What city is ZIP code 02802 in?

ZIP code 02802 is primarily assigned to Albion, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02802 in?

ZIP code 02802 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

Does ZIP code 02802 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 02802 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 02802 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 02802 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02802?

18% of residents in ZIP code 02802 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02802?

The median household income in ZIP code 02802 is $113,056, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02802 in?

ZIP code 02802 observes the EST timezone.