Albion, RI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 02802 serves a portion of Albion, Rhode Island, within Providence County. This community is home to approximately 35,870 residents, with a median age of 33.1 years. The median household income of $62,804 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $389,384 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 26% owner-occupied and 74% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Albion is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 37% and an unemployment rate of 9.3%, 02802 reflects the economic character of Providence County in Rhode Island.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 35,870 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 14,606 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $62,804 | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $389,384 | ↑ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.3% | ↑ 138% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 8.6% | ↓ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 37% | ↑ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.1 yrs | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 26% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 74% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 16,500 | — |