Zip code 02865: Lincoln, Rhode Island

Q: What city is zip code 02865?

02865 is assigned to Lincoln, Rhode Island. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 02865 in?

02865 is in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Q: What is the population of 02865?

About 18,447 people live in 02865, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 02865?

The median household income in 02865 is $105,958.

Q: What zip codes are near 02865?

The closest zip codes to 02865 are 02802, 02863, 02838, 02917, 02864.

Residential delivery areaProvidence CountyEastern Time

Population

18,447

Median household income

$106K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$470K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,398/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

16 sq mi

1,120 people/sq mi

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

About 02865

02865 is a suburban zip code in Lincoln, Rhode Island (Providence County), covering 16 sq mi of land. About 18,447 people live here, or 1,120 per square mile. The median resident is 45.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $105,958 a year, 31% above the national median of $80,734. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $470,300, or 4.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,398 a month.

48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.8 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and management. 24% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.

How 02865 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older24.9%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · RI 18.7%19th of 78 in RI
Median age45.3
87th
U.S. 38.9 · RI 40.629th of 78 in RI
Healthcare workers12.8%
87th
U.S. 9.7% · RI 10%11th of 78 in RI
Unemployment rate7.5%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · RI 5.8%14th of 78 in RI
Median household income$105,958
76th
U.S. $80,734 · RI $87,79634th of 72 in RI
Bachelor's degree or higher47.5%
76th
U.S. 35.7% · RI 37.7%25th of 78 in RI
Per capita income$51,040
74th
U.S. $44,673 · RI $47,15039th of 78 in RI
Median earnings per worker$58,663
73rd
U.S. $49,666 · RI $53,16240th of 78 in RI
Median home value$470,300
71st
U.S. $332,700 · RI $404,20023rd of 74 in RI
Tech workers4.2%
71st
U.S. 3.8% · RI 3.5%22nd of 78 in RI
Government workers16.3%
68th
U.S. 14.5% · RI 13.1%25th of 78 in RI
Homeownership rate72.9%
61st
U.S. 65.2% · RI 63.6%44th of 78 in RI
Foreign-born residents12.6%
59th
U.S. 14.1% · RI 15.3%20th of 78 in RI
Work from home14%
56th
U.S. 15.1% · RI 13%31st of 78 in RI
Income inequality (Gini)0.437
52nd
U.S. 0.483 · RI 0.46131st of 77 in RI
Median gross rent$1,398
50th
U.S. $1,413 · RI $1,34226th of 59 in RI
Veterans5.7%
48th
U.S. 6.2% · RI 5.1%40th of 78 in RI
Population density1,120/sq mi
46th
U.S. 95/sq mi · RI 1,066/sq mi39th of 78 in RI
Residents under 1821.3%
43rd
U.S. 22% · RI 18.8%19th of 78 in RI
Broadband access90.6%
38th
U.S. 91% · RI 91.7%56th of 78 in RI
Average commute23.8 min
35th
U.S. 26.4 min · RI 25.5 min55th of 73 in RI
Population18,447
28th
U.S. 334,922,499 · RI 1,101,80127th of 78 in RI
Diversity index33
27th
U.S. 61.4 · RI 5030th of 78 in RI
Self-employed workers7.6%
27th
U.S. 10% · RI 9%49th of 78 in RI
Poverty rate6.7%
23rd
U.S. 12.5% · RI 11.2%40th of 78 in RI
Rent-burdened renters42.3%
21st
U.S. 51.1% · RI 48%52nd of 72 in RI
Uninsured rate3.3%
15th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · RI 4.4%28th of 78 in RI
Housing vacancy1.4%
2nd
U.S. 10.1% · RI 9.1%67th of 78 in RI

Measure	02865	Providence	RI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in RI
Residents 65 and older	24.9%	16.3%	18.7%	17.2%	92nd	19th of 78
Median age	45.3	38	40.6	38.9	87th	29th of 78
Healthcare workers	12.8%	10.2%	10%	9.7%	87th	11th of 78
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.5%	6.6%	5.8%	5.2%	84th	14th of 78
Median household income	$105,958	$78,787	$87,796	$80,734	76th	34th of 72
Bachelor's degree or higher	47.5%	32.3%	37.7%	35.7%	76th	25th of 78
Per capita income	$51,040	$41,523	$47,150	$44,673	74th	39th of 78
Median earnings per worker	$58,663	$50,143	$53,162	$49,666	73rd	40th of 78
Median home value	$470,300	$373,600	$404,200	$332,700	71st	23rd of 74
Tech workers	4.2%	3.5%	3.5%	3.8%	71st	22nd of 78
Government workers	16.3%	11.9%	13.1%	14.5%	68th	25th of 78
Homeownership rate	72.9%	56.9%	63.6%	65.2%	61st	44th of 78
Foreign-born residents	12.6%	20.9%	15.3%	14.1%	59th	20th of 78
Work from home	14%	12.3%	13%	15.1%	56th	31st of 78
Income inequality (Gini)	0.437	0.462	0.461	0.483	52nd	31st of 77
Median gross rent	$1,398	$1,312	$1,342	$1,413	50th	26th of 59
Veterans	5.7%	4%	5.1%	6.2%	48th	40th of 78
Population density	1,120/sq mi	1,624/sq mi	1,066/sq mi	95/sq mi	46th	39th of 78
Residents under 18	21.3%	20.1%	18.8%	22%	43rd	19th of 78
Broadband access	90.6%	90.5%	91.7%	91%	38th	56th of 78
Average commute	23.8 min	25.9 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	35th	55th of 73
Population	18,447	664,854	1,101,801	334,922,499	28th	27th of 78
Diversity index	33	60.5	50	61.4	27th	30th of 78
Self-employed workers	7.6%	8.1%	9%	10%	27th	49th of 78
Poverty rate	6.7%	13.4%	11.2%	12.5%	23rd	40th of 78
Rent-burdened renters	42.3%	47.3%	48%	51.1%	21st	52nd of 72
Uninsured rateStrength	3.3%	5.4%	4.4%	8.4%	15th	28th of 78
Housing vacancy	1.4%	6.7%	9.1%	10.1%	2nd	67th 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

16%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

12%

55–64

15%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

45.3

Under 18

21.3%

65 and over

24.9%

Race and ethnicity

White81%
Black0.9%
Hispanic7%
Asian5%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

12.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

76%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

16%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 7,107
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 67.2%
Married couples: 48.8%
Living alone: 28.6%
Veterans (of adults): 5.7%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

18%

Median household income

02865

$105,958

Providence Co.

$78,787

Rhode Island

$87,796

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$51,040

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

30.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.437

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

02865

$470,300

Providence Co.

$373,600

Rhode Island

$404,200

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

02865

$1,398

Providence Co.

$1,312

Rhode Island

$1,342

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

15%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.5%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,206
Owner-occupied: 72.9%
Vacant: 1.4%
Median year built: 1970
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.6%
Home value to income: 4.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

0.9%

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

0.1%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

39%

20–29

25%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Healthcare

13%

Management

10%

Education

Sales

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Construction and repair

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Production

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Education

11%

Retail

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Public administration

Construction

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$58,663

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	02865	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$94,469	$74,888
Service	$32,692	$26,804
Sales and office	$53,892	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,748	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,075	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

24%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

28%

Graduate

20%

High school graduate or higher: 91.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 47.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 19.6%
Households with broadband: 90.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 78.6%
No internet access: 7.6%
Without health insurance: 3.3%
Limited-English households: 4.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Lincoln
State: Rhode Island
County: Providence County
Center point: 41.9155° N, 71.4498° W
Land area: 16 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 02865

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
02802	Albion, RI	2.6 mi	677	$116,159	$362,700
02863	Central Falls, RI	3.4 mi	22,701	$49,285	$352,100
02838	Manville, RI	3.8 mi	3,740	$97,273	$372,300
02917	Smithfield, RI	3.9 mi	15,293	$110,938	$451,800
02864	Cumberland, RI	3.9 mi	36,820	$117,522	$431,000
02904	Providence, RI	4 mi	32,531	$67,003	$339,900
02911	North Providence, RI	4.3 mi	15,653	$89,456	$360,200
02860	Pawtucket, RI	4.4 mi	47,818	$61,539	$336,100
02918	Providence, RI	5 mi	2,925	—	—
02908	Providence, RI	5.3 mi	39,500	$73,081	$324,100
02861	Pawtucket, RI	5.6 mi	28,124	$83,411	$315,400
02862	Pawtucket, RI · PO box	5.6 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 02865

What city is zip code 02865?

02865 is assigned to Lincoln, Rhode Island. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 02865 in?

02865 is in Providence County, Rhode Island.

What is the population of 02865?

About 18,447 people live in 02865, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 02865 in?

02865 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 02865?

The median household income in 02865 is $105,958.

What zip codes are near 02865?

The closest zip codes to 02865 are 02802, 02863, 02838, 02917, 02864.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02865, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.