Washington County, RI ZIP Codes
Rhode Island (RI) · 23 ZIP codes · 22 cities
23
ZIP codes
130,592
population (2021)
+2.8%
pop change since 2010
44009
FIPS code
Washington County ZIP code map
About Washington County
Washington County is located in Rhode Island and contains 23 ZIP codes across 22 cities and communities.
The county's population was 130,592 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.8% from 126,979 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Washington County is 44009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 130,592 |
| 2010 population | 126,979 |
| Change | +2.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| FIPS code | 44009 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Washington County
Ashaway
Block Island
Bradford
Carolina
Charlestown
Exeter
Hope Valley
Hopkinton
Kenyon
Kingston
Narragansett
North Kingstown
Peace Dale
Rockville
Saunderstown
Shannock
Slocum
Wakefield
West Kingston
Westerly
Wood River Junction
Wyoming
ZIP codes for Washington County, RI (23)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02804 | Ashaway | Washington | View map |
| 02807 | Block Island | Washington | View map |
| 02808 | Bradford | Washington | View map |
| 02812 | Carolina | Washington | View map |
| 02813 | Charlestown | Washington | View map |
| 02822 | Exeter | Washington | View map |
| 02832 | Hope Valley | Washington | View map |
| 02833 | Hopkinton | Washington | View map |
| 02836 | Kenyon | Washington | View map |
| 02852 | North Kingstown | Washington | View map |
| 02873 | Rockville | Washington | View map |
| 02874 | Saunderstown | Washington | View map |
| 02875 | Shannock | Washington | View map |
| 02877 | Slocum | Washington | View map |
| 02879 | Wakefield | Washington | View map |
| 02880 | Wakefield | Washington | View map |
| 02881 | Kingston | Washington | View map |
| 02882 | Narragansett | Washington | View map |
| 02883 | Peace Dale | Washington | View map |
| 02891 | Westerly | Washington | View map |
| 02892 | West Kingston | Washington | View map |
| 02894 | Wood River Junction | Washington | View map |
| 02898 | Wyoming | Washington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
128,939
Population
45.2
Median age
$100,795
Median household income
$50,095
Per capita income
$405,900
Median home value
$856
Median monthly rent
82.5%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
51,768
Housing units
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,641
Under 5
1,934
3,285
5–9
2,407
3,376
10–14
2,473
6,237
15–19
4,570
7,088
20–24
5,192
7,392
25–34
5,416
7,316
35–44
5,360
8,937
45–54
6,548
5,653
55–59
4,141
6,291
60–64
4,608
9,625
65–74
7,052
4,915
75–84
3,600
1,663
85+
1,219
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20,382 | 14.8% |
| 18 and over | 108,557 | 85.2% |
| 65 and over | 28,074 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 45.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.5%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Asian
2.1%
Black or African American
1.1%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117,383 | 88.5% |
| Two or more races | 5,520 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,716 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2,749 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,449 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 1,342 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 468 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
6.4%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
18.0%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
13.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 13.3% |
| Median income | $100,795 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
22.9%
$300k–$500k
48.0%
$500k–$1M
20.1%
$1M+
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $405,900 |
| Median rent / month | $856 |
| Owner occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter occupied | 17.5% |
| Vacant | 16.0% |
| Single-family detached | 79.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 28.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.9% |
| Electricity | 11.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.0% |
| Fuel oil | 57.7% |
| Wood | 4.8% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 27,091 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,334 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8,119 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 12,350 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12,373 | 23.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 19,111 | 33.8% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.0% | 32.0% |
| Married | 47.0% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
23.4%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
19.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,694 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 808 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 9,015 | 26.4% |
| High school | 5,685 | 19.6% |
| College / grad school | 16,164 | 41.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.3%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Retail trade
10.9%
Professional & management
9.6%
Construction
6.6%
Public administration
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.6% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 8.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.2% |
| Government | 19.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 5.0% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
Poverty
All people
6.7%
Under 18 years
5.8%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
10.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.4% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 16.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 7.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.7% |
| Visited dentist | 76.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7,052 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 23.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.7% |
| Public insurance | 32.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 124,364 | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 2,601 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 904 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 720 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 941 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 123,017 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 121,656 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 74,072 | 65.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,361 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,922 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,601 | 47.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 31,184 | 24.2% |
| French | 24,195 | 18.8% |
| Arab | 6,347 | 4.9% |
| German | 4,977 | 3.9% |
| Polish | 808 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 765 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 580 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 534 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 345 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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