02891 ZIP Code
Westerly, Rhode island
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 02891 |
| City/Town: | Westerly |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,026 |
| Median Household Income: | $89,243 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,307 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,795 |
| Median Home Value: | $397,100 |
| Land Area: | 26.3 sq miles
68.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.8 sq miles
12.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3578, -71.7896 |
Population Information (02891 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,026 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,145 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,881 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 52.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 787 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 802 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 818 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,169 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,577 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,306 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,879 | 8.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,847 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,082 | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,996 | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,438 | 15.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,572 | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 753 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02891 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $397,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,289 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,795 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,873 | 77.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,922 | 22.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,269 | 73.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,604 | 26.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02891 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,873 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 348 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 872 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,875 | 28.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,775 | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,207 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,822 | 22.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,974 | 17.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02891 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $89,243 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $115,296 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,179 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,307 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02891 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,353 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,354 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 856 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,965 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,954 | 78.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,735 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 654 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02891 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,076 | 91.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 201 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 43 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 533 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 548 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 625 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 715 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 897 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 517 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 238 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 106 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02891 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 339 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 274 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 460 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 522 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 839 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,591 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,339 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,198 | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,082 | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,229 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02891 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,214 | 81.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 538 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 173 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 250 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 180 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 997 | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02891 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 77 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 553 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,556 | 13.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 207 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,216 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 276 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 147 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 868 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,095 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,702 | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,622 | 14.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 529 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 506 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02891 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02891 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,992 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,201 | 73.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,312 | 37.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 663 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02891 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,136 | 72.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,930 | 39.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,938 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 473 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 216 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 571 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02891 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,841 | 69.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 333 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,121 | 8.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 935 | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 486 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 457 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 607 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02891 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 73 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 500 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,022 | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,321 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,315 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,650 | 12.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,047 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,321 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 518 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,028 | 23.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02891 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 417 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,050 | 8.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,420 | 26.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,953 | 38.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,199 | 17.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 756 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02891 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,329 | 33.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 538 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,741 | 17.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,055 | 41.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 58 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 113 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02891 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 691 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,829 | 28.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,881 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,472 | 25.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02891 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 167 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 25 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 111 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 131 | 1.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,184 | 16.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,829 | 52.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,400 | 19.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 422 | 5.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02891 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,008 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $773 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,289 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.81 | 2.38 |
Households (02891 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,873 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,824 | 48.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,177 | 11.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,918 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,530 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,926 | 19.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,042 | 40.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02891 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,884 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,538 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,096 | 51.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 294 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 924 | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,290 | 23.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02891 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,384 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 199 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 116 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,261 | 37.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 804 | 23.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,004 | 29.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02891 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,823 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,481 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,655 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,402 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 63 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,237 | 51.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,102 | 45.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02891 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,406 | 92.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,542 | 7.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 507 | 32.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,000 | 64.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 699 | 45.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02891 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,752 | 94.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 190 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,274 | 670.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,274 | 670.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,274 | 670.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 432 | 227.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 59 | 31.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 404 | 212.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 18.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02891 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,239 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,674 | 92.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,565 | 7.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 565 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 512 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 421 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 67 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02891 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,873 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,207 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
Westerly, RI02891