02864 ZIP Code — Cumberland, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02864 is located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 26.47 square miles and serves a population of 36,142 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02864

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $370,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $109,746. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02864 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

36,142
population
26.47
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02864 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02864

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City Status
Cumberland Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 36,142
Population density 1,365 / sq mi
State FIPS 44
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 26.47 sq mi
Water area 1.81 sq mi
Latitude 41.9560
Longitude -71.4336
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 27.4% 41.5% 37.1%
$50k – $100k 23.9% 29.5% 29.1%
$100k – $200k 38.5% 23.3% 26.1%
Over $200k 10.3% 5.6% 7.7%

Demographics & statistics

36,142
Population
1,365
People per sq mi
45.0
Median age
$109,746
Median household income
$49,155
Per capita income
$370,300
Median home value
$1,129
Median monthly rent
77.1%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
11,406
Housing units
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
765
Under 5
863
953
5–9
1,075
1,081
10–14
1,221
1,147
15–19
1,295
687
20–24
775
1,670
25–34
1,884
2,189
35–44
2,470
2,588
45–54
2,920
1,692
55–59
1,910
1,195
60–64
1,349
1,780
65–74
2,009
858
75–84
968
375
85+
423
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187,54620.9%
18 and over28,59679.1%
65 and over6,41317.7%
Median age45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or more races 3.9%
Other race 3.7%
Asian 3.1%
Black or African American 2.4%
GroupCount%
White31,09280.6%
Hispanic or Latino2,4536.4%
Two or more races1,4893.9%
Other race1,4423.7%
Asian1,2023.1%
Black or African American9102.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 27.4% 41.5% 37.1%
$50k – $100k 23.9% 29.5% 29.1%
$100k – $200k 38.5% 23.3% 26.1%
Over $200k 10.3% 5.6% 7.7%
Under $10k 2.9%
$10k–$15k 2.9%
$15k–$25k 5.4%
$25k–$35k 3.9%
$35k–$50k 8.0%
$50k–$75k 11.9%
$75k–$100k 10.0%
$100k–$150k 25.5%
$150k–$200k 14.6%
$200k+ 15.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.9%
$10k–$15k2.9%
$15k–$25k5.4%
$25k–$35k3.9%
$35k–$50k8.0%
$50k–$75k11.9%
$75k–$100k10.0%
$100k–$150k25.5%
$150k–$200k14.6%
$200k+15.0%
Median income$109,746

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%
$50k–$100k 0.4%
$100k–$150k 1.7%
$150k–$200k 3.5%
$200k–$300k 20.9%
$300k–$500k 53.5%
$500k–$1M 18.7%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$370,300
Median rent / month$1,129
Owner occupied77.1%
Renter occupied22.9%
Vacant3.4%
Single-family detached68.3%
Large apartment buildings9.5%
Mobile homes0.3%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.72

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20194.8%
2000–20098.3%
1990–199910.4%
1980–198913.4%
1970–197912.8%
1960–196920.0%
1950–195912.7%
1940–19494.3%
1939 or earlier13.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.4%
1 bedroom9.1%
2 bedrooms26.4%
3 bedrooms42.0%
4 bedrooms16.6%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.4%
1 vehicle30.1%
2 vehicles42.5%
3 or more22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas57.7%
Electricity7.8%
Propane / LP gas2.0%
Fuel oil30.8%
Wood0.6%
No fuel used0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8,00256.6%
Cohabiting couple9176.5%
Male householder, no spouse1,96013.9%
Female householder, no spouse3,26323.1%
Households with children under 184,26230.1%
Households with seniors (65+)4,54232.1%
Average household size2.54

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.3%27.2%
Married60.1%52.8%
Separated0.3%1.1%
Widowed3.1%9.5%
Divorced9.1%9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%
Some HS, no diploma 5.2%
HS graduate 21.2%
Some college, no degree 20.0%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 27.6%
Graduate / professional 13.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.5%
Bachelor's or higher40.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3744.6%
Kindergarten3274.0%
Elementary school3,66045.3%
High school2,07225.6%
College / grad school1,65120.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%
Retail trade 13.6%
Manufacturing 12.9%
Professional & management 9.3%
Construction 7.3%
Finance & real estate 6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%
Transportation & utilities 5.0%
Public administration 5.0%
Other services 4.2%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.3%
Service15.5%
Sales & office21.1%
Natural resources & construction7.2%
Production & transportation10.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.0%
Government14.2%
Self-employed3.2%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.0%
Carpool8.4%
Public transit0.5%
Walk0.7%
Work from home9.0%
Other means0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)24.9

Poverty

All people 5.7%
Under 18 years 6.6%
18 and over 5.4%
Married-couple families 1.6%
Female-led households 14.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.2%
Retirement income24.0%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP8.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.8%
High blood pressure31.2%
High cholesterol31.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma12.0%
Arthritis23.7%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.4%
Binge drinking16.7%
No physical activity21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.5%
Depression22.5%
Fair or poor health10.6%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)82.1%
Visited dentist76.3%
Cholesterol screening92.9%
Teeth loss9.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1,4265.0%
Disability%
Any disability11.5%
Under 184.5%
18–64 years8.7%
65 and over30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.9%
Public insurance28.1%
No insurance4.4%
Uninsured under 194.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only34,51495.5%
Spanish1,7885.2%
Other Indo-European6962.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander9382.7%
Other languages1540.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)32,36389.5%
Born in same state31,94888.4%
Born in different state22,15161.3%
Foreign born4151.1%
Naturalized citizen3,77910.5%
Not a US citizen2,32761.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian6,90719.1%
French3,94510.9%
German3,4629.6%
Arab1,4814.1%
AncestryCount%
Polish1800.5%
English1470.4%
Norwegian800.2%
Dutch450.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.1%
Internet access90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02864

What city is ZIP code 02864 in?

ZIP code 02864 is primarily assigned to Cumberland, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02864 in?

ZIP code 02864 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02864?

The median home value in ZIP code 02864 is $370,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02864?

The median household income in ZIP code 02864 is $109,746, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 02864?

ZIP code 02864 has an estimated population of 36,142 residents, with a density of 1,365 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02864 in?

ZIP code 02864 observes the EST timezone.

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