02859 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Rhode Island based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 02859 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02859 is White. The current unemployment level in 02859 is 4.7%.
| Population | 7,295 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.34% |
| Population Density | 298 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,322 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $103,218 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $292,970 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 93.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.09% |
02859 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,961 | 93.29% |
| Black | 19 | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 347 | 4.65% |
| Asian | 135 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02859 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 245 | 92.11% |
| Black | 5 | 1.88% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 4.89% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.38% |
02859 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 325 | 8.03% |
| Bachelor Degree | 649 | 16.04% |
| High School Diploma | 1,142 | 28.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 66 | 1.63% |
| GED or Alternate | 249 | 6.15% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 757 | 18.71% |
| Associates Degree | 569 | 14.06% |
| Masters Degree | 245 | 6.06% |
| Professional Degree | 31 | 0.77% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13 | 0.32% |