Zip code 02807: Block Island, Rhode Island

Q: What city is zip code 02807?

02807 is assigned to Block Island, Rhode Island. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 02807 in?

02807 is in Washington County, Rhode Island.

Q: What is the population of 02807?

About 777 people live in 02807, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 02807?

The median household income in 02807 is $83,190.

Q: What zip codes are near 02807?

The closest zip codes to 02807 are 02880, 02813, 02891, 02879, 02882.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyEastern Time

Population

777

Median household income

$83K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$1.3M

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

56.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9.1 sq mi

86 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 02807

02807 is a small-town zip code in Block Island, Rhode Island (Washington County), covering 9.1 sq mi of land. About 777 people live here, or 86 per square mile. The median resident is 56.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $83,190 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $1,301,100, or 15.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 7.8 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and arts, media and sports. 39% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 02807 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy79.3%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · RI 9.1%1st of 78 in RI
Residents 65 and older42%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · RI 18.7%4th of 78 in RI
Self-employed workers39.4%
99th
U.S. 10% · RI 9%2nd of 78 in RI
Median home value$1,301,100
98th
U.S. $332,700 · RI $404,2001st of 74 in RI
Median age56.8
98th
U.S. 38.9 · RI 40.65th of 78 in RI
Bachelor's degree or higher67.6%
94th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · RI 37.7%9th of 78 in RI
Unemployment rate9.9%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · RI 5.8%6th of 78 in RI
Per capita income$58,888
84th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · RI $47,15018th of 78 in RI
Veterans8.9%
84th
U.S. 6.2% · RI 5.1%10th of 78 in RI
Homeownership rate81.3%
81st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · RI 63.6%28th of 78 in RI
Median earnings per worker$62,917
80th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · RI $53,16226th of 78 in RI
Broadband access93.9%
65th
U.S. 91% · RI 91.7%33rd of 78 in RI
Income inequality (Gini)0.452
64th
U.S. 0.483 · RI 0.46121st of 77 in RI
Median household income$83,190
54th
U.S. $80,734 · RI $87,79657th of 72 in RI
Work from home12.4%
48th
U.S. 15.1% · RI 13%39th of 78 in RI
Poverty rate9.4%
41st
U.S. 12.5% · RI 11.2%26th of 78 in RI
Uninsured rate4%
22nd
U.S. 8.4% · RI 4.4%22nd of 78 in RI
Government workers9.9%
18th
U.S. 14.5% · RI 13.1%62nd of 78 in RI
Foreign-born residents2.4%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · RI 15.3%67th of 78 in RI
Population density86/sq mi
12th
U.S. 95/sq mi · RI 1,066/sq mi75th of 78 in RI
Healthcare workers5.6%
6th
U.S. 9.7% · RI 10%65th of 78 in RI
Rent-burdened renters25.7%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · RI 48%64th of 72 in RI
Population777
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · RI 1,101,80169th of 78 in RI
Average commute7.8 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · RI 25.5 min73rd of 73 in RI
Diversity index3.5
1st
U.S. 61.4 · RI 5072nd of 78 in RI
Residents under 182.2%
1st
U.S. 22% · RI 18.8%73rd of 78 in RI
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · RI 3.5%74th of 78 in RI

Measure	02807	Washington	RI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in RI
Housing vacancy	79.3%	20.8%	9.1%	10.1%	99th	1st of 78
Residents 65 and older	42%	23.3%	18.7%	17.2%	99th	4th of 78
Self-employed workers	39.4%	11.4%	9%	10%	99th	2nd of 78
Median home value	$1,301,100	$510,800	$404,200	$332,700	98th	1st of 74
Median age	56.8	45.5	40.6	38.9	98th	5th of 78
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	67.6%	52.4%	37.7%	35.7%	94th	9th of 78
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.9%	4.4%	5.8%	5.2%	94th	6th of 78
Per capita incomeStrength	$58,888	$56,069	$47,150	$44,673	84th	18th of 78
Veterans	8.9%	6.1%	5.1%	6.2%	84th	10th of 78
Homeownership rateStrength	81.3%	77.5%	63.6%	65.2%	81st	28th of 78
Median earnings per workerStrength	$62,917	$60,947	$53,162	$49,666	80th	26th of 78
Broadband access	93.9%	94.4%	91.7%	91%	65th	33rd of 78
Income inequality (Gini)	0.452	0.440	0.461	0.483	64th	21st of 77
Median household income	$83,190	$106,638	$87,796	$80,734	54th	57th of 72
Work from home	12.4%	15.3%	13%	15.1%	48th	39th of 78
Poverty rate	9.4%	8.2%	11.2%	12.5%	41st	26th of 78
Uninsured rate	4%	2%	4.4%	8.4%	22nd	22nd of 78
Government workers	9.9%	16.7%	13.1%	14.5%	18th	62nd of 78
Foreign-born residents	2.4%	5%	15.3%	14.1%	14th	67th of 78
Population density	86/sq mi	396/sq mi	1,066/sq mi	95/sq mi	12th	75th of 78
Healthcare workers	5.6%	9.3%	10%	9.7%	6th	65th of 78
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	25.7%	51.3%	48%	51.1%	3rd	64th of 72
Population	777	130,344	1,101,801	334,922,499	1st	69th of 78
Average commuteStrength	7.8 min	26 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	1st	73rd of 73
Diversity index	3.5	20.7	50	61.4	1st	72nd of 78
Residents under 18	2.2%	15.4%	18.8%	22%	1st	73rd of 78
Tech workers	0%	3%	3.5%	3.8%	1st	74th of 78

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

10%

18–24

22%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

10%

55–64

19%

65–74

23%

75+

Median age

56.8

Under 18

2.2%

65 and over

42%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0.1%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

3.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

34.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 412
Average household size: 1.8
Family households: 50.5%
Married couples: 48.8%
Living alone: 40%
Veterans (of adults): 8.9%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

$100–150k

25%

$150–200k

$200k+

18%

Median household income

02807

$83,190

Washington Co.

$106,638

Rhode Island

$87,796

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$58,888

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

19.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.452

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

02807

$1,301,100

Washington Co.

$510,800

Rhode Island

$404,200

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

02807

—

Washington Co.

$1,327

Rhode Island

$1,342

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,989
Owner-occupied: 81.3%
Vacant: 79.3%
Median year built: 1972
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 25.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.7%
Home value to income: 15.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

42%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

46%

Bicycle

Worked from home

12%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

46%

10–19

50%

20–29

30–44

45–59

0.6%

60+

Average commute

7.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

16%

Sales

13%

Arts, media and sports

12%

Food service

12%

Transportation and moving

11%

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Healthcare

Education

Production

Police and fire

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

22%

Retail

19%

Construction

17%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$62,917

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

39.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	02807	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$78,648	$74,888
Service	$26,620	$26,804
Sales and office	$65,817	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$100,598	$49,199
Production and transportation	$61,629	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

18%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

48%

Graduate

20%

High school graduate or higher: 95.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 67.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 19.7%
Households with broadband: 93.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.2%
No internet access: 6.1%
Without health insurance: 4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Block Island
State: Rhode Island
County: Washington County
Center point: 41.1768° N, 71.5770° W
Land area: 9.1 sq mi
Water area: 3.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 02807

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
02880	Wakefield, RI · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
02813	Charlestown, RI	16 mi	8,051	$109,404	$525,500
02891	Westerly, RI	17 mi	21,587	$97,110	$470,000
02879	Wakefield, RI	18 mi	21,802	$112,231	$564,700
02882	Narragansett, RI	18 mi	13,091	$95,721	$749,700
02808	Bradford, RI	18 mi	2,657	$106,681	$388,300
06379	Pawcatuck, CT	19 mi	9,017	$95,066	$406,100
02836	Kenyon, RI	19 mi	104	—	$458,100
02883	Peace Dale, RI · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
02894	Wood River Junction, RI	20 mi	831	—	$340,600
02875	Shannock, RI	20 mi	44	—	—
06390	Fishers Island, NY	20 mi	72	$98,125	—

Questions about 02807

What city is zip code 02807?

02807 is assigned to Block Island, Rhode Island. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 02807 in?

02807 is in Washington County, Rhode Island.

What is the population of 02807?

About 777 people live in 02807, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 02807 in?

02807 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 02807?

The median household income in 02807 is $83,190.

What zip codes are near 02807?

The closest zip codes to 02807 are 02880, 02813, 02891, 02879, 02882.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02807, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.