02812 ZIP Code — Carolina, RI

Washington County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02812 is located in Carolina, Rhode Island, within Washington County. It covers approximately 3.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,038 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02812

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $419,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $107,188. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 52% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02812 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,038

population

3.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02812 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02812

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02812. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carolina	Acceptable
Carolina	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02875 Shannock (1.7 mi) 02894 Wood River Junction (2.4 mi) 02898 Wyoming (3.3 mi) 02832 Hope Valley (4.1 mi) 02892 West Kingston (4.3 mi) 02822 Exeter (5.4 mi) 02813 Charlestown (5.5 mi) 02804 Ashaway (6 mi) 02833 Hopkinton (6 mi) 02808 Bradford (6.2 mi) 02879 Wakefield (7.1 mi) 02877 Slocum (7.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,038
Population density	260 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	3.99 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	41.4748
Longitude	-71.6586
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	14.7%	28.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	27.6%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	57.0%	33.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	11.5%	11.1%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,038

Population

260

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$107,188

Median household income

$45,339

Per capita income

$419,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.9%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

456

Housing units

42.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

129

45–54

55–59

60–64

115

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	158	15.2%
18 and over	880	84.8%
65 and over	305	29.4%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,009	97.2%
Two or more races	29	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.7%	28.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	27.6%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	57.0%	33.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	11.5%	11.1%	7.7%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 5.6%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 39.9%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 10.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	5.6%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	39.9%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	10.9%
Median income	$107,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 61.1%

$500k–$1M 14.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$419,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.9%
Renter occupied	5.1%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	30.0%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	37.7%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	62.1%
Wood	14.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	45.4%
Cohabiting couple	96	23.2%
Male householder, no spouse	69	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	61	14.7%
Households with children under 18	102	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	184	44.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.8%	23.4%
Married	31.6%	53.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	6.2%
Divorced	10.5%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 17.5%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 18.3%

Bachelor's degree 29.3%

Graduate / professional 13.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	42.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	5.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	13.0%
High school	80	35.9%
College / grad school	101	45.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.8%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Professional & management 10.2%

Retail trade 9.6%

Public administration 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Information 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.2%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.0%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.2%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.7%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	7.3%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	22.2%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	15.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	9.2%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	77.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,025	98.7%
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)	1,038	100.0%
Born in same state	1,038	100.0%
Born in different state	745	71.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	295	28.4%
French	100	9.6%
German	34	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	34	3.3%
English	17	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02812

What city is ZIP code 02812 in?

ZIP code 02812 is primarily assigned to Carolina, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02812 in?

ZIP code 02812 falls within Washington County, Rhode Island.

Is ZIP code 02812 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 02812 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02812 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 02812 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 02812 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 02812 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02812?

The median home value in ZIP code 02812 is $419,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 02812 in?

ZIP code 02812 observes the EST timezone.