Zip code 02894: Wood River Junction, Rhode Island

Q: What city is zip code 02894?

02894 is assigned to Wood River Junction, Rhode Island. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 02894 in?

02894 is in Washington County, Rhode Island.

Q: What is the population of 02894?

About 831 people live in 02894, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 02894?

The closest zip codes to 02894 are 02808, 02812, 02875, 02804, 02813.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyEastern Time

Population

831

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$341K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

55.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

4.2 sq mi

198 people/sq mi

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

About 02894

02894 is a small-town zip code in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island (Washington County), covering 4.2 sq mi of land. About 831 people live here, or 198 per square mile. The median resident is 55.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $340,600. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 39.5 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; construction and repair; and sales.

How 02894 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · RI 63.6%6th of 78 in RI
Median age55.5
98th
U.S. 38.9 · RI 40.66th of 78 in RI
Average commute39.5 min
97th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · RI 25.5 min2nd of 73 in RI
Median earnings per worker$89,390
96th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · RI $53,1623rd of 78 in RI
Per capita income$64,228
88th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · RI $47,15012th of 78 in RI
Government workers21.5%
88th
U.S. 14.5% · RI 13.1%10th of 78 in RI
Veterans8.3%
80th
U.S. 6.2% · RI 5.1%16th of 78 in RI
Healthcare workers10.9%
70th
U.S. 9.7% · RI 10%24th of 78 in RI
Bachelor's degree or higher40.8%
67th
U.S. 35.7% · RI 37.7%33rd of 78 in RI
Residents 65 and older17.9%
60th
U.S. 17.2% · RI 18.7%51st of 78 in RI
Median home value$340,600
51st
U.S. $332,700 · RI $404,20062nd of 74 in RI
Work from home11.8%
45th
U.S. 15.1% · RI 13%41st of 78 in RI
Diversity index34
28th
U.S. 61.4 · RI 5028th of 78 in RI
Broadband access88.1%
24th
U.S. 91% · RI 91.7%69th of 78 in RI
Population density198/sq mi
21st
U.S. 95/sq mi · RI 1,066/sq mi65th of 78 in RI
Foreign-born residents2.9%
18th
U.S. 14.1% · RI 15.3%63rd of 78 in RI
Uninsured rate2.6%
9th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · RI 4.4%43rd of 78 in RI
Population831
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · RI 1,101,80168th of 78 in RI
Poverty rate1.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · RI 11.2%65th of 78 in RI
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · RI 5.8%78th of 78 in RI
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · RI 9.1%78th of 78 in RI
Residents under 182.6%
1st
U.S. 22% · RI 18.8%72nd of 78 in RI
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · RI 3.5%78th of 78 in RI
Self-employed workers3%
1st
U.S. 10% · RI 9%69th of 78 in RI
Income inequality (Gini)0.299
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · RI 0.46170th of 77 in RI

Measure	02894	Washington	RI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in RI
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	77.5%	63.6%	65.2%	99th	6th of 78
Median age	55.5	45.5	40.6	38.9	98th	6th of 78
Average commuteWeakness	39.5 min	26 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	97th	2nd of 73
Median earnings per workerStrength	$89,390	$60,947	$53,162	$49,666	96th	3rd of 78
Per capita incomeStrength	$64,228	$56,069	$47,150	$44,673	88th	12th of 78
Government workers	21.5%	16.7%	13.1%	14.5%	88th	10th of 78
Veterans	8.3%	6.1%	5.1%	6.2%	80th	16th of 78
Healthcare workers	10.9%	9.3%	10%	9.7%	70th	24th of 78
Bachelor's degree or higher	40.8%	52.4%	37.7%	35.7%	67th	33rd of 78
Residents 65 and older	17.9%	23.3%	18.7%	17.2%	60th	51st of 78
Median home value	$340,600	$510,800	$404,200	$332,700	51st	62nd of 74
Work from home	11.8%	15.3%	13%	15.1%	45th	41st of 78
Diversity index	34	20.7	50	61.4	28th	28th of 78
Broadband access	88.1%	94.4%	91.7%	91%	24th	69th of 78
Population density	198/sq mi	396/sq mi	1,066/sq mi	95/sq mi	21st	65th of 78
Foreign-born residents	2.9%	5%	15.3%	14.1%	18th	63rd of 78
Uninsured rateStrength	2.6%	2%	4.4%	8.4%	9th	43rd of 78
Population	831	130,344	1,101,801	334,922,499	1st	68th of 78
Poverty rateStrength	1.6%	8.2%	11.2%	12.5%	1st	65th of 78
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.4%	5.8%	5.2%	1st	78th of 78
Housing vacancy	0%	20.8%	9.1%	10.1%	1st	78th of 78
Residents under 18	2.6%	15.4%	18.8%	22%	1st	72nd of 78
Tech workers	0%	3%	3.5%	3.8%	1st	78th of 78
Self-employed workers	3%	11.4%	9%	10%	1st	69th of 78
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.299	0.440	0.461	0.483	1st	70th of 77

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

11%

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

17%

45–54

34%

55–64

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

55.5

Under 18

2.6%

65 and over

17.9%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American10%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial10%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

30.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 329
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 68.1%
Married couples: 68.1%
Living alone: 9.4%
Veterans (of adults): 8.3%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

55%

Median household income

02894

—

Washington Co.

$106,638

Rhode Island

$87,796

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$64,228

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

1.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

54.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.299

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

02894

$340,600

Washington Co.

$510,800

Rhode Island

$404,200

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

02894

—

Washington Co.

$1,327

Rhode Island

$1,342

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 329
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

12%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

34%

20–29

15%

30–44

20%

45–59

17%

60+

15%

Average commute

39.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

20%

Construction and repair

13%

Sales

12%

Healthcare

11%

Legal and social services

10%

Food service

Business and finance

Management

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

33%

Retail

19%

Manufacturing

18%

Education

17%

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$89,390

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	02894	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$88,557	$74,888
Service	$10,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$140,802	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

26%

Some college

17%

Associate's

16%

Bachelor's

35%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
Households with broadband: 88.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 88.1%
No internet access: 11.9%
Without health insurance: 2.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Wood River Junction
State: Rhode Island
County: Washington County
Center point: 41.4442° N, 71.6993° W
Land area: 4.2 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 02894

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
02808	Bradford, RI	3.1 mi	2,657	$106,681	$388,300
02812	Carolina, RI	3.1 mi	1,479	$104,934	$472,800
02875	Shannock, RI	3.4 mi	44	—	—
02804	Ashaway, RI	3.7 mi	2,609	$102,118	$355,400
02813	Charlestown, RI	3.8 mi	8,051	$109,404	$525,500
02836	Kenyon, RI	4.2 mi	104	—	$458,100
02832	Hope Valley, RI	4.6 mi	4,998	$105,976	$432,300
02833	Hopkinton, RI	5.3 mi	499	—	$283,100
02898	Wyoming, RI	5.3 mi	1,912	$119,038	$424,300
02880	Wakefield, RI · PO box	5.6 mi	—	—	—
02892	West Kingston, RI	6.3 mi	5,768	$135,809	$490,600
02873	Rockville, RI	7.4 mi	124	$46,406	$360,200

Questions about 02894

What city is zip code 02894?

02894 is assigned to Wood River Junction, Rhode Island. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 02894 in?

02894 is in Washington County, Rhode Island.

What is the population of 02894?

About 831 people live in 02894, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 02894 in?

02894 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 02894?

The closest zip codes to 02894 are 02808, 02812, 02875, 02804, 02813.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02894, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.