02809 ZIP Code
Bristol, Rhode island
January 5, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 02809 |
| City/Town: | Bristol |
| County: | Bristol |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,420 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,382 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,970 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,432 |
| Median Home Value: | $426,000 |
| Land Area: | 9.8 sq miles
25.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 10.8 sq miles
27.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6757, -71.2733 |
Population Information (02809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,420 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,040 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,380 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 730 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 713 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,052 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,839 | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,126 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,649 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,079 | 9.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,042 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,032 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,535 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,497 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,214 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 912 | 4.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $426,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,276 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,432 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,114 | 86.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,318 | 14.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,700 | 70.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,414 | 29.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,960 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 393 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 934 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,250 | 21.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,508 | 16.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,078 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,128 | 27.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,669 | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02809 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,382 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $123,158 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $124,135 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,970 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,808 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,245 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 487 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,979 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,182 | 81.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,357 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 706 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,593 | 91.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 297 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 442 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 181 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 896 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 501 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 584 | 2.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 215 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 164 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 135 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02809 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 190 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 299 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 394 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 433 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 611 | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,216 | 15.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,253 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,475 | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 804 | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,439 | 17.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02809 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,457 | 75.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 434 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 147 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 983 | 8.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 101 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 875 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02809 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 96 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 425 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,182 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 197 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 875 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 187 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 183 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 974 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,181 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,820 | 34.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,323 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 258 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 544 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.8% | 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 (02809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,464 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,068 | 80.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,995 | 31.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 505 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02809 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,319 | 77.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,873 | 35.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,002 | 37.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 421 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 384 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 372 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02809 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,775 | 61.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 378 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,289 | 13.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 672 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 491 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 301 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 526 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02809 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 361 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 654 | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 719 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,380 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,218 | 12.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,050 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 924 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 648 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,478 | 26.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02809 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 222 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 872 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,898 | 30.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,936 | 41.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,270 | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 234 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02809 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,105 | 50.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 327 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 722 | 8.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,864 | 35.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 77 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02809 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 390 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,162 | 39.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,706 | 33.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,856 | 22.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02809 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 45 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 33 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 21 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 37 | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 773 | 13.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,032 | 53.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,544 | 27.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 215 | 3.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02809 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,362 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $918 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,276 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.71 | 2.38 |
Households (02809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,114 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,985 | 49.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,278 | 15.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,788 | 22.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,921 | 23.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,850 | 22.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,030 | 37.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02809 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,545 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,347 | 45.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,141 | 43.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 331 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 669 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,221 | 44.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02809 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,228 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 469 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 167 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,228 | 17.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 852 | 11.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,512 | 62.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,216 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,278 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,969 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,481 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 108 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,154 | 46.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,219 | 49.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02809 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,432 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,874 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 673 | 23.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,183 | 76.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,686 | 58.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,039 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 282 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,381 | 844.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,381 | 844.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,381 | 844.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,578 | 559.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 3.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 238 | 84.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 127 | 45.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02809 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,690 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,760 | 86.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,930 | 13.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 294 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,481 | 11.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 130 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02809 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,114 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,504 | 92.5% | 89.4% |
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