02825 ZIP Code — Foster, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02825 is located in Foster, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 55.04 square miles and serves a population of 5,872 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02825

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $381,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $107,653. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02825 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,872

population

55.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02825 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02825

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02825. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Foster	Acceptable
Foster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02815 Clayville (2 mi) 02857 North Scituate (3.5 mi) 02831 Hope (6.1 mi) 06243 East Killingly (6.8 mi) 02827 Greene (7 mi) 02816 Coventry (7.3 mi) 02814 Chepachet (8 mi) 06377 Sterling (8.2 mi) 06239 Danielson (8.2 mi) 02919 Johnston (9.5 mi) 02828 Greenville (9.6 mi) 06241 Dayville (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,872
Population density	107 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	55.04 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.7903
Longitude	-71.6948
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	17.7%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	38.9%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	9.2%	5.6%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,872

Population

107

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$107,653

Median household income

$41,720

Per capita income

$381,200

Median home value

$952

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

1,835

Housing units

35.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

109

Under 5

101

164

5–9

153

154

10–14

143

253

15–19

235

174

20–24

162

351

25–34

328

318

35–44

297

510

45–54

475

236

55–59

220

237

60–64

221

377

65–74

351

139

75–84

130

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,162	19.8%
18 and over	4,710	80.2%
65 and over	1,031	17.6%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.9%

Two or more races 11.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,156	86.9%
Two or more races	693	11.7%
Hispanic or Latino	63	1.1%
Black or African American	14	0.2%
Asian	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.7%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	38.9%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	9.2%	5.6%	7.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 3.6%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 30.4%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k+ 13.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	3.6%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	30.4%
$150k–$200k	15.1%
$200k+	13.1%
Median income	$107,653

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 62.2%

$500k–$1M 17.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$381,200
Median rent / month	$952
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	23.1%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	41.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Fuel oil	69.4%
Wood	12.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,213	65.4%
Cohabiting couple	171	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	205	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	265	14.3%
Households with children under 18	623	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	721	38.9%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	26.9%
Married	50.4%	54.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	7.6%
Divorced	9.4%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	35.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	97	7.3%
Kindergarten	58	4.4%
Elementary school	470	35.3%
High school	493	37.0%
College / grad school	214	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Construction 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 7.9%

Wholesale trade 6.8%

Public administration 6.4%

Retail trade 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Other services 3.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 1.6%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.5%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	6.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	77.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	7.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	282	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.5%
Public insurance	31.1%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,662	96.4%
Spanish	33	0.6%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.3%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,669	96.5%
Born in same state	5,663	96.4%
Born in different state	4,787	81.5%
Foreign born	6	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	203	3.5%
Not a US citizen	175	86.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,161	19.8%
Italian	1,155	19.7%
German	201	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	57	1%
Norwegian	45	0.8%
English	22	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02825

What city is ZIP code 02825 in?

ZIP code 02825 is primarily assigned to Foster, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02825 in?

ZIP code 02825 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

Is ZIP code 02825 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 02825 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02825 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 02825 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02825?

The median home value in ZIP code 02825 is $381,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02825?

The median household income in ZIP code 02825 is $107,653, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02825 in?

ZIP code 02825 observes the EST timezone.