Zip Code 02806

RI · Population: 17,121

A
80/100
93
A+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 02806

Zip code 02806 is located in Rhode Island and is home to approximately 17,121 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $145,028 and home values around $549,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 73.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$145,028
Home Value
$549,800
Rent
$1,670/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
73.3%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
88.9%
Rent Burden
13.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).