Census ACS 5-year estimates · 2026

Rhode Island Income Statistics for 2026

The average income for households in Rhode Island is $115,075, which is 1% higher than the US average.

The median income for households in Rhode Island is $87,796, which is 9% higher than the US median.

Rhode Island has a population-weighted median household income of $90,964 and mean household income of $114,618 across 77 ZIP codes — 3.8% higher than the US average for median income.

Median household income (ZIP-weighted)

$90,964

US ZIP-weighted median: $87,610 · 3.8% higher than the US average

Mean household income (ZIP-weighted)

$114,618

US ZIP-weighted mean: $113,774 · 0.7% higher than the US average

Per capita income

$47,261

US per capita: $44,688 · 5.8% higher than the US average

Population & households

Population
1,098,367
Households
441,437
ZIP codes
77

By age of householder

Median household income by age in Rhode Island

Census ACS table B19049 · 2024 5-year estimates

Under 25
$52,927+17% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($45,332)

25 to 44
$96,582+6% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($90,756)

45 to 64Peak
$106,166+9% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($97,843)

65 and over
$61,049+5% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($58,390)

In Rhode Island, younger households (householder under 25) report a median income of $52,927. Income peaks for householders aged 45 to 64, at $106,166. Among householders 65 and over, the median falls to $61,049 — a common pattern as people transition from career earnings to retirement income.

Income distribution

How Rhode Island households are spread across income levels

Census ACS table B19001 · 441,570 households · 2024 5-year estimates

Less than $10,000
20,4515%
$10,000 to $14,999
17,9604%
$15,000 to $19,999
14,9283%
$20,000 to $24,999
12,1353%
$25,000 to $29,999
12,0663%
$30,000 to $34,999
13,0663%
$35,000 to $39,999
12,3113%
$40,000 to $44,999
12,4793%
$45,000 to $49,999
12,3523%
$50,000 to $59,999
26,1946%
$60,000 to $74,999
37,8589%
$75,000 to $99,999
55,39613%
$100,000 to $124,999
45,80610%
$125,000 to $149,999
38,3709%
$150,000 to $199,999
49,18311%
$200,000 or moreLargest
61,01514%

Under $50k

29%

$50k–$99k

27%

$100k–$149k

19%

$150k+

25%

Rhode Island has 441,570 households spread across 16 income brackets. The largest share (14%) falls in the $200,000 or more range. Roughly 44% of households earn $100,000 or more per year. About 29% earn less than $50,000.

Richest Rhode Island ZIP codes

Richest ZIP codes are ranked by mean household income among ZCTAs with at least 500 residents. Census suppresses exact medians above $250,000; mean income avoids ties.

RankZIPCountyPopulationMean incomeMedian income
102837Newport County3,584$212,129$134,750
202806Bristol County17,126$209,116$153,198
302874Washington County6,379$198,806$159,861
402818Kent County19,786$196,386$139,217
502841Newport County1,426$182,673$181,458
602835Newport County5,534$178,257$140,625
702831Providence County3,483$174,373$137,181
802921Providence County12,149$172,942$147,204
902894Washington County831$160,957
1002892Washington County5,768$156,167$135,809

Hero statistics use official Census ACS state totals (tables B19013 and S1902). Figures in this section are population-weighted aggregates of ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) estimates for browsing individual ZIP codes. Page URL: https://resource.skyrocketbpo.com/tools/market-research/us-income-demographics-by-zip-code/rhode-island

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