🏆 Top 10 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in Rhode Island (By Income)

 

Here’s a data-based list of the top wealthiest ZIP codes in Rhode Island, generally ranked by income levels (per capita income and median household income), which are standard measures of “wealth” across U.S. ZIP code areas. This reflects the most recent available compiled data:

1. 02815 – North Kingstown / highest median household income
Median Household Income: ~$201,500 — highest in the state.

2. 02806 – Barrington
High median household income (~$145,000) and high per-capita income.

3. 02874 – Saunderstown / Narragansett area
High income measures — consistently top tier for median household income.

4. 02837 – Little Compton
Highest per-capita income in the state (~$99,744).

5. 02835 – Jamestown
Strong per-capita and household income figures.

6. 02892 – West Kingston
High median household income among Rhode Island ZIPs.

7. 02831 – Charlestown area
Consistently ranks high on income lists.

8. 02921 – Cranston (East Side)
Among top income ZIP codes statewide.

9. 02818 – East Greenwich
High per-capita and median household income relative to the state.

10. 02817 – West Greenwich
Rounding out the top 10 for median household income.

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📊 Notes & Context

• Different metrics can shift rankings:
  – Per-capita income measures average earnings per person.
  – Median household income measures earnings of whole households and often better reflects community wealth.

• ZIP codes like 02815 (North Kingstown) and 02806 (Barrington) consistently top most lists for household income, while areas like 02837 (Little Compton) lead in per-person income.

• Some ZIPs known for high property values (like 02807 – Block Island ZIP) are also considered among the most “expensive” but may not always top income lists depending on data source and metric used.