02898 ZIP Code
Richmond, Rhode island
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02898 |
| City/Town: | Richmond |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Rhode island |
| Population: | 1,857 |
| Median Household Income: | $111,167 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,682 |
| Total Housing Units: | 812 |
| Median Home Value: | $380,900 |
| Land Area: | 11.9 sq miles
30.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5176, -71.6685 |
Population Information (02898 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 1,857 | -- |
| Male: | 1,019 | 54.9% |
| Female: | 838 | 45.1% |
| Median Age: | 45.7 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 54 | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 18 | 1.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 136 | 7.3% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 50 | 2.7% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 126 | 6.8% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 319 | 17.2% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 180 | 9.7% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 353 | 19.0% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 99 | 5.3% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 164 | 8.8% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 218 | 11.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 112 | 6.0% |
| 85 years and over: | 28 | 1.5% |
Housing Information (02898 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $380,900 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- |
| Median rent: | -- / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 812 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 746 | 91.9% |
| Vacant housing units: | 66 | 8.1% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 723 | 96.9% |
| Renter-occupied: | 23 | 3.1% |
Educational Attainment (02898 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,473 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 11 | 0.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 16 | 1.1% |
| High school graduate: | 314 | 21.3% |
| Some college, no degree: | 272 | 18.5% |
| Associate degree: | 200 | 13.6% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 313 | 21.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 347 | 23.6% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.2% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.8% |
Income Information (02898 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $111,167 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $125,650 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $128,750 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,682 / yr. |
Employment (02898 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,197 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,116 | 99.0% |
| Unemployed: | 11 | 1.0% |
| Not in labor force: | 437 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 905 | 81.1% |
| Government workers: | 172 | 15.4% |
| Self-employed: | 39 | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (02898 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,617 | 87.1% |
| Black or African American: | 4 | 0.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 236 | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 148 | 8.0% |
| Mexican: | 154 | 8.3% |
| Puerto Rican: | 33 | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 121 | 6.5% |
Income Distribution (02898 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 21 | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 14 | 1.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 96 | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 100 | 13.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 100 | 13.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 214 | 28.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 31 | 4.2% |
| $200,000 or more: | 170 | 22.8% |
Commute to Work (02898 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,017 | 91.1% |
| Carpooled: | 66 | 5.9% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other means: | 32 | 2.9% |
| Worked from home: | 71 | 6.4% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.7 min | -- |
Industry (02898 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Construction: | 128 | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing: | 141 | 12.6% |
| Wholesale trade: | 20 | 1.8% |
| Retail trade: | 188 | 16.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 66 | 5.9% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 78 | 7.0% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 290 | 26.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 124 | 11.1% |
| Other services: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Public administration: | 81 | 7.3% |
Poverty Status (02898 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.9% |
| 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 (02898 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 1,744 | 93.9% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,432 | 77.1% |
| Public health coverage: | 667 | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 33 | 1.8% |
Benefits & Assistance (02898 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 579 | 77.6% |
| Social Security income: | 242 | 32.4% |
| Retirement income: | 140 | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 16 | 2.1% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 12 | 1.6% |
Housing Types (02898 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 641 | 78.9% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 60 | 7.4% |
| 2 units: | 75 | 9.2% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 14 | 1.7% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 22 | 2.7% |
| 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 (02898 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 7.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 42 | 5.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 55 | 6.8% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 45 | 5.5% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 211 | 26.0% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 165 | 20.3% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 135 | 16.6% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 99 | 12.2% |
Bedrooms (02898 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 14 | 1.7% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 186 | 22.9% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 444 | 54.7% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 154 | 19.0% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 14 | 1.7% |
Heating Fuel (02898 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 41 | 5.5% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 80 | 10.7% |
| Electricity: | 34 | 4.6% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 541 | 72.5% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 31 | 4.2% |
| Solar energy: | 19 | 2.5% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (02898 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 14 | 1.9% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 169 | 22.7% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 323 | 43.3% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 240 | 32.2% |
Home Value Distribution (02898 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 20 | 2.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 111 | 15.4% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 455 | 62.9% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 137 | 18.9% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (02898 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,340 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,013 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | -- / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.00 |
Households (02898 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 746 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 483 | 64.7% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 102 | 13.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 101 | 13.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 86 | 11.5% |
| Householder living alone: | 135 | 18.1% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 208 | 27.9% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- |
Marital Status (02898 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 897 | -- |
| Never married: | 262 | 29.2% |
| Now married: | 536 | 59.8% |
| Separated: | 11 | 1.2% |
| Widowed: | 37 | 4.1% |
| Divorced: | 123 | 13.7% |
School Enrollment (02898 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 317 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten: | 18 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 101 | 31.9% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 76 | 24.0% |
| College or graduate school: | 122 | 38.5% |
Veterans & Disability (02898 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 1,558 | -- |
| Veterans: | 82 | 5.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 1,777 | -- |
| With a disability: | 336 | 18.9% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 45 | 13.4% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 92 | 27.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 199 | 59.2% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02898 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 1,765 | 95.0% |
| Different house: | 76 | 4.1% |
| Same county: | 76 | 100.0% |
| Different county: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (02898 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 1,718 | 92.5% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 139 | -- |
| Not a citizen: | 139 | -- |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 139 | -- |
| Asia: | 89 | -- |
| Africa: | 0 | -- |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- |
| Latin America: | 50 | -- |
| Northern America: | 0 | -- |
Language Spoken at Home (02898 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,803 | -- |
| English only: | 1,739 | 96.5% |
| Language other than English: | 64 | 3.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 50 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 14 | 0.8% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (02898 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 746 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 732 | 98.1% |
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