Census ACS 5-year estimates · 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.
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Explore the richest ZIPs in Rhode IslandRhode 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.
$90,964
US ZIP-weighted median: $87,610 · 3.8% higher than the US average
$114,618
US ZIP-weighted mean: $113,774 · 0.7% higher than the US average
$47,261
US per capita: $44,688 · 5.8% higher than the US average
By age of householder
Census ACS table B19049 · 2024 5-year estimates
Gray bar = US median ($45,332)
Gray bar = US median ($90,756)
Gray bar = US median ($97,843)
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
Census ACS table B19001 · 441,570 households · 2024 5-year estimates
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 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.
| Rank | ZIP | County | Population | Mean income | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02837 | Newport County | 3,584 | $212,129 | $134,750 |
| 2 | 02806 | Bristol County | 17,126 | $209,116 | $153,198 |
| 3 | 02874 | Washington County | 6,379 | $198,806 | $159,861 |
| 4 | 02818 | Kent County | 19,786 | $196,386 | $139,217 |
| 5 | 02841 | Newport County | 1,426 | $182,673 | $181,458 |
| 6 | 02835 | Newport County | 5,534 | $178,257 | $140,625 |
| 7 | 02831 | Providence County | 3,483 | $174,373 | $137,181 |
| 8 | 02921 | Providence County | 12,149 | $172,942 | $147,204 |
| 9 | 02894 | Washington County | 831 | $160,957 | — |
| 10 | 02892 | Washington County | 5,768 | $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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