02804 ZIP Code — Ashaway, RI

Washington County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02804 is located in Ashaway, Rhode Island, within Washington County. It covers approximately 11.79 square miles and serves a population of 2,560 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02804

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 $289,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($101,211) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02804 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,560

population

11.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02804 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02804

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02804. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ashaway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02808 Bradford (2 mi) 02833 Hopkinton (3.1 mi) 02894 Wood River Junction (3.7 mi) 02832 Hope Valley (4.9 mi) 02891 Westerly (5.5 mi) 02813 Charlestown (5.8 mi) 02812 Carolina (6 mi) 06359 North Stonington (6.5 mi) 02875 Shannock (6.6 mi) 02898 Wyoming (7.7 mi) 06378 Stonington (8.8 mi) 02822 Exeter (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,560
Population density	217 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	11.79 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.4351
Longitude	-71.7623
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	21.7%	28.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	27.6%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	48.2%	33.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	11.0%	11.1%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,560

Population

217

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$101,211

Median household income

$44,635

Per capita income

$289,900

Median home value

$1,329

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

892

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

100

5–9

117

10–14

15–19

158

20–24

186

25–34

110

35–44

129

198

45–54

234

116

55–59

137

125

60–64

147

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	539	21.1%
18 and over	2,021	78.9%
65 and over	349	13.6%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,395	91.4%
Two or more races	150	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	59	2.3%
Black or African American	15	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.7%	28.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	27.6%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	48.2%	33.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	11.0%	11.1%	7.7%

Under $10k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k+ 16.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	13.8%
$200k+	16.8%
Median income	$101,211

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 43.7%

$300k–$500k 40.2%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$289,900
Median rent / month	$1,329
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	18.5%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	65.6%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	50.3%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	10.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Fuel oil	75.0%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	644	71.2%
Cohabiting couple	35	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	96	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	130	14.4%
Households with children under 18	389	43.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	240	26.5%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	27.7%
Married	57.9%	57.6%
Separated	0.8%	2.4%
Widowed	1.3%	0.0%
Divorced	12.5%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.1%
Kindergarten	10	1.7%
Elementary school	326	55.7%
High school	113	19.3%
College / grad school	124	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.2%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Other services 15.6%

Professional & management 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Retail trade 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Construction 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Information 2.0%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	29.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.3%
Government	3.9%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.4%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	7.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	74.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	9.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	63.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.8%
Public insurance	26.6%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,480	96.9%
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)	2,560	100.0%
Born in same state	2,554	99.8%
Born in different state	1,468	57.3%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	756	29.5%
Italian	345	13.5%
Polish	57	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	41	1.6%
German	39	1.5%
English	32	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02804

What city is ZIP code 02804 in?

ZIP code 02804 is primarily assigned to Ashaway, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02804 in?

ZIP code 02804 falls within Washington County, Rhode Island.

What is the population of ZIP code 02804?

ZIP code 02804 has an estimated population of 2,560 residents, with a density of 217 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02804?

The median household income in ZIP code 02804 is $101,211, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02804?

The median home value in ZIP code 02804 is $289,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 02804 in?

ZIP code 02804 observes the EST timezone.