02865 ZIP Code
Lincoln, Rhode island
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02865 |
| City/Town: | Lincoln |
| County: | Providence |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,306 |
| Median Household Income: | $110,639 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,452 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,136 |
| Median Home Value: | $398,600 |
| Land Area: | 16.5 sq miles
42.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.9155, -71.4498 |
Population Information (02865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,306 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,760 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,546 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 928 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 899 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,353 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,129 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,117 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,955 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,026 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,384 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,347 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,274 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,100 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,278 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 516 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $398,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,227 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,136 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,924 | 97.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 212 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,249 | 75.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,675 | 24.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,880 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 398 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 759 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,595 | 20.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,890 | 14.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 989 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,837 | 29.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,412 | 18.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02865 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $110,639 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $135,552 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $129,877 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,452 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,137 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,463 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 628 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,694 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,605 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,497 | 15.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 361 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,740 | 86.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 245 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,095 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 356 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 870 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 783 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,077 | 5.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 60 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 276 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 741 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02865 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 158 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 184 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 359 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 431 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 480 | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 813 | 11.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 690 | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,639 | 23.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 882 | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,288 | 18.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02865 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,182 | 86.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 197 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 95 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 51 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 85 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 673 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02865 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 475 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 619 | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 179 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,245 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 345 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 101 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,051 | 11.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 943 | 10.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,448 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 836 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 563 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 632 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.2% | 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 (02865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,641 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,947 | 76.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,232 | 34.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 551 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02865 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,341 | 77.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,737 | 39.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,936 | 28.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 291 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 122 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 365 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02865 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,688 | 65.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 386 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 669 | 9.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 519 | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 280 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 315 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 228 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 51 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02865 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 364 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 443 | 6.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,133 | 15.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 588 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 735 | 10.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 969 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,080 | 15.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 420 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,393 | 19.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02865 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 251 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 656 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,763 | 24.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,105 | 43.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 955 | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 406 | 5.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02865 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,296 | 62.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 165 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 842 | 12.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,565 | 22.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 56 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02865 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 367 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,092 | 30.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,019 | 43.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,446 | 20.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02865 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 69 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 71 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 97 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 81 | 1.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 906 | 17.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,357 | 44.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,523 | 29.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 145 | 2.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02865 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,396 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $904 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,227 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.75 | 2.38 |
Households (02865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,924 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,372 | 48.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,296 | 18.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 915 | 13.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,068 | 29.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,129 | 30.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,824 | 40.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02865 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,914 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,419 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,456 | 50.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 243 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 737 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,444 | 35.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02865 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,501 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 317 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 226 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,786 | 39.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,096 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,076 | 23.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,326 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 807 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,192 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,293 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 195 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 762 | 33.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,336 | 58.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02865 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,595 | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,602 | 8.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,113 | 69.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 458 | 28.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 300 | 18.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 31 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,394 | 89.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 201 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,912 | 951.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,912 | 951.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,912 | 951.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 704 | 350.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 182 | 90.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 455 | 226.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 4.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02865 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,378 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,664 | 84.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,714 | 15.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 682 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,347 | 7.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 545 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 140 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02865 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,924 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,364 | 91.9% | 89.4% |
Lincoln, RI02865