02874 ZIP Code
Saunderstown, Rhode island
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02874 |
| City/Town: | Saunderstown |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Rhode island |
| Population: | 6,376 |
| Median Household Income: | $136,473 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,346 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,587 |
| Median Home Value: | $575,700 |
| Land Area: | 15.6 sq miles
40.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5091, -71.4744 |
Population Information (02874 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,376 | -- |
| Male: | 3,063 | 48.0% |
| Female: | 3,313 | 52.0% |
| Median Age: | 44.0 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 272 | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 340 | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 299 | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 547 | 8.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 699 | 11.0% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 542 | 8.5% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 582 | 9.1% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 920 | 14.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 518 | 8.1% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 489 | 7.7% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 806 | 12.6% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 331 | 5.2% |
| 85 years and over: | 31 | 0.5% |
Housing Information (02874 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $575,700 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 7.1 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,875 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 2,587 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,312 | 89.4% |
| Vacant housing units: | 275 | 10.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,995 | 86.3% |
| Renter-occupied: | 317 | 13.7% |
Educational Attainment (02874 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,219 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 49 | 1.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 66 | 1.6% |
| High school graduate: | 559 | 13.2% |
| Some college, no degree: | 654 | 15.5% |
| Associate degree: | 241 | 5.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,291 | 30.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,359 | 32.2% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.3% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 62.8% |
Income Information (02874 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $136,473 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $167,028 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $159,234 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,346 / yr. |
Employment (02874 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,455 | -- |
| Employed: | 3,260 | 96.1% |
| Unemployed: | 133 | 3.9% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,907 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,240 | 68.7% |
| Government workers: | 860 | 26.4% |
| Self-employed: | 160 | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (02874 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,970 | 93.6% |
| Black or African American: | 56 | 0.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 111 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 239 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 183 | 2.9% |
| Mexican: | 274 | 4.3% |
| Puerto Rican: | 206 | 3.2% |
| Cuban: | 19 | 0.3% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 0.8% |
Income Distribution (02874 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 64 | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 8 | 0.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 5 | 0.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 74 | 3.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 85 | 3.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 206 | 8.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 235 | 10.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 555 | 24.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 400 | 17.3% |
| $200,000 or more: | 680 | 29.4% |
Commute to Work (02874 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,521 | 77.3% |
| Carpooled: | 52 | 1.6% |
| Public transportation: | 73 | 2.2% |
| Walked: | 8 | 0.2% |
| Other means: | 93 | 2.9% |
| Worked from home: | 488 | 15.0% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.5 min | -- |
Industry (02874 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 54 | 1.7% |
| Construction: | 178 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing: | 379 | 11.6% |
| Wholesale trade: | 101 | 3.1% |
| Retail trade: | 196 | 6.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 36 | 1.1% |
| Information: | 23 | 0.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 259 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 423 | 13.0% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 989 | 30.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 314 | 9.6% |
| Other services: | 110 | 3.4% |
| Public administration: | 198 | 6.1% |
Poverty Status (02874 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.8% |
| 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 (02874 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,222 | 97.6% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,753 | 90.2% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,412 | 22.1% |
| Without health insurance: | 92 | 1.4% |
Benefits & Assistance (02874 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,851 | 80.1% |
| Social Security income: | 819 | 35.4% |
| Retirement income: | 775 | 33.5% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 29 | 1.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 19 | 0.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 8 | 0.3% |
Housing Types (02874 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,525 | 97.6% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 26 | 1.0% |
| 2 units: | 36 | 1.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (02874 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 120 | 4.6% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 434 | 16.8% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 509 | 19.7% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 443 | 17.1% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 323 | 12.5% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 110 | 4.3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 168 | 6.5% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 89 | 3.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 391 | 15.1% |
Bedrooms (02874 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 95 | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 379 | 14.7% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,158 | 44.8% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 802 | 31.0% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 153 | 5.9% |
Heating Fuel (02874 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 840 | 36.3% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 289 | 12.5% |
| Electricity: | 203 | 8.8% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 810 | 35.0% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 126 | 5.4% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 44 | 1.9% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (02874 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 34 | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 560 | 24.2% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 915 | 39.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 803 | 34.7% |
Home Value Distribution (02874 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 6 | 0.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 79 | 4.0% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 679 | 34.0% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,058 | 53.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 173 | 8.7% |
Housing Costs (02874 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,709 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,080 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,875 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 |
Households (02874 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,312 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,277 | 55.2% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 572 | 24.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 478 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 446 | 19.3% |
| Householder living alone: | 777 | 33.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 797 | 34.5% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.37 | -- |
Marital Status (02874 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,770 | -- |
| Never married: | 1,078 | 38.9% |
| Now married: | 1,333 | 48.1% |
| Separated: | 60 | 2.2% |
| Widowed: | 225 | 8.1% |
| Divorced: | 942 | 34.0% |
School Enrollment (02874 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,887 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 148 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 0.3% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 524 | 27.8% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 513 | 27.2% |
| College or graduate school: | 697 | 36.9% |
Veterans & Disability (02874 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,966 | -- |
| Veterans: | 375 | 7.6% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,314 | -- |
| With a disability: | 549 | 8.7% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 58 | 10.6% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 248 | 45.2% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 243 | 44.3% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02874 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,836 | 91.5% |
| Different house: | 500 | 7.8% |
| Same county: | 169 | 33.8% |
| Different county: | 331 | 66.2% |
| Different state: | 278 | 55.6% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (02874 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,211 | 97.4% |
| Foreign born: | 35 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 165 | 471.4% |
| Not a citizen: | 165 | 471.4% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 165 | 471.4% |
| Asia: | 49 | 140.0% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 8 | 22.9% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 71.4% |
Language Spoken at Home (02874 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,104 | -- |
| English only: | 5,792 | 94.9% |
| Language other than English: | 312 | 5.1% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 35 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 207 | 3.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 43 | 0.7% |
| Other languages: | 27 | 0.4% |
Computers & Internet (02874 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,312 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,296 | 99.3% |
Saunderstown, RI02874