02874 ZIP Code — Saunderstown, RI

Washington County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02874 is located in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, within Washington County. It covers approximately 15.56 square miles and serves a population of 6,376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02874

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $575,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($136,473) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 35% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02874 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,376

population

15.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02874 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02874

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02874. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saunderstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02877 Slocum (3.6 mi) 02852 North Kingstown (4.8 mi) 02835 Jamestown (5 mi) 02892 West Kingston (6.4 mi) 02879 Wakefield (7.2 mi) 02840 Newport (7.7 mi) 02841 Newport (7.8 mi) 02818 East Greenwich (8.7 mi) 02875 Shannock (9.9 mi) 02822 Exeter (9.9 mi) 02812 Carolina (10.4 mi) 02898 Wyoming (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,376
Population density	410 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	15.56 sq mi
Water area	1.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.5186
Longitude	-71.4669
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	12.7%	28.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	27.6%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	41.9%	33.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	23.2%	11.1%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,376

Population

410

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$136,473

Median household income

$62,457

Per capita income

$575,700

Median home value

$1,875

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

2,270

Housing units

62.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

131

Under 5

141

163

5–9

177

144

10–14

155

263

15–19

284

336

20–24

363

260

25–34

282

280

35–44

302

442

45–54

478

249

55–59

269

235

60–64

254

387

65–74

419

159

75–84

172

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,348	21.1%
18 and over	5,028	78.9%
65 and over	1,168	18.3%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Asian 1.7%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	5,970	91%
Two or more races	239	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	183	2.8%
Asian	111	1.7%
Black or African American	56	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	12.7%	28.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	27.6%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	41.9%	33.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	23.2%	11.1%	7.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 0.2%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 3.7%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k+ 29.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	0.2%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	3.7%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	17.3%
$200k+	29.4%
Median income	$136,473

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.3%

$200k–$300k 4.0%

$300k–$500k 34.0%

$500k–$1M 53.0%

$1M+ 8.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$575,700
Median rent / month	$1,875
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	97.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	31.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.3%
Electricity	8.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	35.0%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,277	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	111	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	478	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	446	19.3%
Households with children under 18	777	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	797	34.5%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.9%	35.0%
Married	48.1%	49.9%
Separated	2.7%	0.9%
Widowed	2.2%	6.0%
Divorced	8.1%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 13.2%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 30.6%

Graduate / professional 32.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	62.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	148	7.8%
Kindergarten	5	0.3%
Elementary school	524	27.8%
High school	513	27.2%
College / grad school	697	36.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Professional & management 13.0%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Public administration 6.1%

Retail trade 6.0%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.0%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	15.1%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.5%
High blood pressure	28.5%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.3%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	13.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	8.6%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	7.8%
No health insurance	5.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	80.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	6.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	375	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.1%
Public insurance	22.4%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,104	95.7%
Spanish	49	0.8%
Other Indo-European	13	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.4%
Other languages	13	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,211	97.4%
Born in same state	6,176	96.9%
Born in different state	3,914	61.4%
Foreign born	35	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	165	2.6%
Not a US citizen	145	87.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,740	27.3%
French	1,263	19.8%
Arab	253	4%
German	229	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	0.4%
Norwegian	20	0.3%
English	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	99.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02874

What city is ZIP code 02874 in?

ZIP code 02874 is primarily assigned to Saunderstown, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02874 in?

ZIP code 02874 falls within Washington County, Rhode Island.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02874?

63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 02874 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 02874 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02874?

The median household income in ZIP code 02874 is $136,473, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02874?

The median home value in ZIP code 02874 is $575,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 02874 in?

ZIP code 02874 observes the EST timezone.