02825 ZIP Code
Foster, Rhode island
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02825 |
| City/Town: | Foster |
| County: | Providence |
| State: | Rhode island |
| Population: | 5,872 |
| Median Household Income: | $107,653 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,386 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,005 |
| Median Home Value: | $381,200 |
| Land Area: | 55.0 sq miles
142.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7821, -71.7268 |
Population Information (02825 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,872 | -- |
| Male: | 3,039 | 51.8% |
| Female: | 2,833 | 48.2% |
| Median Age: | 44.8 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 210 | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 317 | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 297 | 5.1% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 488 | 8.3% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 336 | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 679 | 11.6% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 615 | 10.5% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 985 | 16.8% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 456 | 7.8% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 458 | 7.8% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 728 | 12.4% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 269 | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over: | 34 | 0.6% |
Housing Information (02825 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $381,200 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- |
| Median rent: | $952 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 2,005 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,854 | 92.5% |
| Vacant housing units: | 151 | 7.5% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,684 | 90.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 170 | 9.2% |
Educational Attainment (02825 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,224 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 101 | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 158 | 3.7% |
| High school graduate: | 1,511 | 35.8% |
| Some college, no degree: | 607 | 14.4% |
| Associate degree: | 348 | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 856 | 20.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 643 | 15.2% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.5% |
Income Information (02825 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $107,653 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $122,455 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $122,577 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,386 / yr. |
Employment (02825 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,487 | -- |
| Employed: | 3,476 | 99.7% |
| Unemployed: | 11 | 0.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,415 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,668 | 76.8% |
| Government workers: | 593 | 17.1% |
| Self-employed: | 215 | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (02825 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,156 | 87.8% |
| Black or African American: | 14 | 0.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 9 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 693 | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 63 | 1.1% |
| Mexican: | 13 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.2% |
Income Distribution (02825 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 51 | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 56 | 3.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 24 | 1.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 67 | 3.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 285 | 15.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 285 | 15.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 564 | 30.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 280 | 15.1% |
| $200,000 or more: | 242 | 13.1% |
Commute to Work (02825 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,791 | 80.3% |
| Carpooled: | 111 | 3.2% |
| Public transportation: | 13 | 0.4% |
| Walked: | 19 | 0.5% |
| Other means: | 47 | 1.4% |
| Worked from home: | 373 | 10.7% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.8 min | -- |
Industry (02825 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 123 | 3.5% |
| Construction: | 363 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing: | 383 | 11.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 238 | 6.8% |
| Retail trade: | 201 | 5.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 158 | 4.5% |
| Information: | 7 | 0.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 201 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 275 | 7.9% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 853 | 24.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 348 | 10.0% |
| Other services: | 103 | 3.0% |
| Public administration: | 223 | 6.4% |
Poverty Status (02825 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.0% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (02825 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,754 | 98.0% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,668 | 79.5% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,827 | 31.1% |
| Without health insurance: | 118 | 2.0% |
Benefits & Assistance (02825 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,502 | 81.0% |
| Social Security income: | 682 | 36.8% |
| Retirement income: | 591 | 31.9% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 117 | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 117 | 6.3% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 169 | 9.1% |
Housing Types (02825 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,780 | 88.8% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 49 | 2.4% |
| 2 units: | 34 | 1.7% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 40 | 2.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 71 | 3.5% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 31 | 1.5% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (02825 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 138 | 6.9% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 287 | 14.3% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 143 | 7.1% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 463 | 23.1% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 293 | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 119 | 5.9% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 152 | 7.6% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 86 | 4.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 324 | 16.2% |
Bedrooms (02825 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 50 | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom: | 147 | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 271 | 13.5% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,084 | 54.1% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 292 | 14.6% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 161 | 8.0% |
Heating Fuel (02825 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 71 | 3.8% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 170 | 9.2% |
| Electricity: | 67 | 3.6% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,287 | 69.4% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 231 | 12.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 1.2% |
| No fuel used: | 5 | 0.3% |
Vehicles Available (02825 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 55 | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 345 | 18.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 682 | 36.8% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 772 | 41.6% |
Home Value Distribution (02825 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 28 | 1.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 29 | 1.7% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 281 | 16.7% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,047 | 62.2% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 299 | 17.8% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (02825 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,387 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $929 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $952 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.17 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.16 |
Households (02825 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,854 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,213 | 65.4% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 420 | 22.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 205 | 11.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 265 | 14.3% |
| Householder living alone: | 623 | 33.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 721 | 38.9% |
| Average household size: | 3.17 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.55 | -- |
Marital Status (02825 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,558 | -- |
| Never married: | 932 | 36.4% |
| Now married: | 1,290 | 50.4% |
| Separated: | 96 | 3.8% |
| Widowed: | 240 | 9.4% |
| Divorced: | 669 | 26.2% |
School Enrollment (02825 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,332 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 97 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten: | 58 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 470 | 35.3% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 493 | 37.0% |
| College or graduate school: | 214 | 16.1% |
Veterans & Disability (02825 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,710 | -- |
| Veterans: | 282 | 6.0% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,872 | -- |
| With a disability: | 489 | 8.3% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 102 | 20.9% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 156 | 31.9% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 231 | 47.2% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02825 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,588 | 95.2% |
| Different house: | 230 | 3.9% |
| Same county: | 111 | 48.3% |
| Different county: | 119 | 51.7% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (02825 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,669 | 96.5% |
| Foreign born: | 6 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 203 | 3383.3% |
| Not a citizen: | 203 | 3383.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 203 | 3383.3% |
| Asia: | 175 | 2916.7% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 7 | 116.7% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 350.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (02825 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,662 | -- |
| English only: | 5,304 | 93.7% |
| Language other than English: | 358 | 6.3% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 147 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 174 | 3.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 7 | 0.1% |
| Other languages: | 30 | 0.5% |
Computers & Internet (02825 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,854 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,787 | 96.4% |
Foster, RI02825