Zip code 02836: Kenyon, Rhode Island

Q: What city is zip code 02836?

02836 is assigned to Kenyon, Rhode Island. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 02836 in?

02836 is in Washington County, Rhode Island.

Q: What is the population of 02836?

About 104 people live in 02836, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 02836?

The closest zip codes to 02836 are 02875, 02812, 02892, 02894, 02879.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyEastern Time

Population

104

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$458K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.3 sq mi

369 people/sq mi

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

About 02836

02836 is a small-town zip code in Kenyon, Rhode Island (Washington County), covering 0.3 sq mi of land. About 104 people live here, or 369 per square mile. The median resident is 48.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $458,100. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and sales.

How 02836 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 104 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · RI 63.6%5th of 78 in RI
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · RI 91.7%11th of 78 in RI
Housing vacancy49.6%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · RI 9.1%3rd of 78 in RI
Residents under 1833.7%
99th
U.S. 22% · RI 18.8%4th of 78 in RI
Government workers29.7%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · RI 13.1%4th of 78 in RI
Median age48.5
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · RI 40.620th of 78 in RI
Median earnings per worker$77,313
92nd
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · RI $53,1627th of 78 in RI
Bachelor's degree or higher53.6%
83rd
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · RI 37.7%18th of 78 in RI
Per capita income$54,459
79th
U.S. $44,673 · RI $47,15031st of 78 in RI
Median home value$458,100
70th
U.S. $332,700 · RI $404,20026th of 74 in RI
Income inequality (Gini)0.413
31st
U.S. 0.483 · RI 0.46145th of 77 in RI
Population density369/sq mi
29th
U.S. 95/sq mi · RI 1,066/sq mi54th of 78 in RI
Residents 65 and older11.5%
15th
U.S. 17.2% · RI 18.7%67th of 78 in RI
Population104
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · RI 1,101,80178th of 78 in RI
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · RI 11.2%77th of 78 in RI
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · RI 13%77th of 78 in RI
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · RI 5.8%76th of 78 in RI
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · RI 5077th of 78 in RI
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · RI 4.4%77th of 78 in RI
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · RI 5.1%77th of 78 in RI
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · RI 15.3%77th of 78 in RI
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · RI 3.5%75th of 78 in RI
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · RI 10%77th of 78 in RI
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · RI 9%78th of 78 in RI

Measure	02836	Washington	RI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in RI
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	77.5%	63.6%	65.2%	99th	5th of 78
Broadband accessStrength	100%	94.4%	91.7%	91%	99th	11th of 78
Housing vacancy	49.6%	20.8%	9.1%	10.1%	99th	3rd of 78
Residents under 18	33.7%	15.4%	18.8%	22%	99th	4th of 78
Government workers	29.7%	16.7%	13.1%	14.5%	98th	4th of 78
Median age	48.5	45.5	40.6	38.9	93rd	20th of 78
Median earnings per workerStrength	$77,313	$60,947	$53,162	$49,666	92nd	7th of 78
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	53.6%	52.4%	37.7%	35.7%	83rd	18th of 78
Per capita income	$54,459	$56,069	$47,150	$44,673	79th	31st of 78
Median home value	$458,100	$510,800	$404,200	$332,700	70th	26th of 74
Income inequality (Gini)	0.413	0.440	0.461	0.483	31st	45th of 77
Population density	369/sq mi	396/sq mi	1,066/sq mi	95/sq mi	29th	54th of 78
Residents 65 and older	11.5%	23.3%	18.7%	17.2%	15th	67th of 78
Population	104	130,344	1,101,801	334,922,499	1st	78th of 78
Poverty rateStrength	0%	8.2%	11.2%	12.5%	1st	77th of 78
Work from home	0%	15.3%	13%	15.1%	1st	77th of 78
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.4%	5.8%	5.2%	1st	76th of 78
Diversity index	0	20.7	50	61.4	1st	77th of 78
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	2%	4.4%	8.4%	1st	77th of 78
Veterans	0%	6.1%	5.1%	6.2%	1st	77th of 78
Foreign-born residents	0%	5%	15.3%	14.1%	1st	77th of 78
Tech workers	0%	3%	3.5%	3.8%	1st	75th of 78
Healthcare workers	0%	9.3%	10%	9.7%	1st	77th of 78
Self-employed workers	0%	11.4%	9%	10%	1st	78th 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

34%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

25%

45–54

30%

55–64

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

48.5

Under 18

33.7%

65 and over

11.5%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 60
Average household size: 1.7
Family households: 46.7%
Married couples: 18.3%
Living alone: 53.3%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 77% / 23%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

47%

$200k+

Median household income

02836

—

Washington Co.

$106,638

Rhode Island

$87,796

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$54,459

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

46.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.413

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

02836

$458,100

Washington Co.

$510,800

Rhode Island

$404,200

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

02836

—

Washington Co.

$1,327

Rhode Island

$1,342

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

34%

2–4 units

66%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 119
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 49.6%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 4.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

100%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

46%

Office and admin

30%

Sales

24%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Information

46%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

30%

Manufacturing

24%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$77,313

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

29.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	02836	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

Some college

29%

Associate's

Bachelor's

54%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 53.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.7%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Kenyon
State: Rhode Island
County: Washington County
Center point: 41.4540° N, 71.6202° W
Land area: 0.3 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 02836

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
02875	Shannock, RI	1 mi	44	—	—
02812	Carolina, RI	2.6 mi	1,479	$104,934	$472,800
02892	West Kingston, RI	3.3 mi	5,768	$135,809	$490,600
02894	Wood River Junction, RI	4.2 mi	831	—	$340,600
02879	Wakefield, RI	4.6 mi	21,802	$112,231	$564,700
02813	Charlestown, RI	4.9 mi	8,051	$109,404	$525,500
02898	Wyoming, RI	5.1 mi	1,912	$119,038	$424,300
02881	Kingston, RI	5.2 mi	7,687	$56,472	$575,000
02880	Wakefield, RI · PO box	5.6 mi	—	—	—
02883	Peace Dale, RI · PO box	6.3 mi	—	—	—
02832	Hope Valley, RI	6.7 mi	4,998	$105,976	$432,300
02808	Bradford, RI	6.8 mi	2,657	$106,681	$388,300

Questions about 02836

What city is zip code 02836?

02836 is assigned to Kenyon, Rhode Island. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 02836 in?

02836 is in Washington County, Rhode Island.

What is the population of 02836?

About 104 people live in 02836, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 02836 in?

02836 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 02836?

The closest zip codes to 02836 are 02875, 02812, 02892, 02894, 02879.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02836, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.