02824 ZIP Code — Forestdale, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02824 is located in Forestdale, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 0.19 square miles and serves a population of 291 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02824

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $298,000.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 02824 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

291

population

0.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Forestdale	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	291
Population density	1,532 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	0.19 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.9458
Longitude	-71.7004
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	401

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

291

Population

1,532

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

Median household income

$36,767

Per capita income

$298,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

117

Housing units

47.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

25–34

35–44

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	85	29.2%
18 and over	206	70.8%
65 and over	96	33.0%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	291	100%

Household income

$15k–$25k 19.7%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 31.6%

$150k–$200k 38.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	19.7%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	31.6%
$150k–$200k	38.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 51.3%

$300k–$500k 48.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$298,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	52.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	78.6%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	50.4%
2 vehicles	28.2%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	21.4%
Fuel oil	67.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	80.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	23	19.7%
Households with children under 18	45	38.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	41.9%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	100.0%	80.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	20.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 11.2%

Some college, no degree 31.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 35.4%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	47.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	34.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	41	32.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	42	33.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 35.7%

Professional & management 32.9%

Education & healthcare 31.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	68.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	31.4%
Government	35.7%
Self-employed	32.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.5%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	19.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	17.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	60.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.1%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	268	92.1%
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)	291	100.0%
Born in same state	291	100.0%
Born in different state	291	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	90	30.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	69.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02824

What city is ZIP code 02824 in?

ZIP code 02824 is primarily assigned to Forestdale, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02824 in?

ZIP code 02824 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

Does ZIP code 02824 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 02824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 02824 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 02824 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 02824 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 02824 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02824?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 02824 in?

ZIP code 02824 observes the EST timezone.