Charlestown, RI ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Charlestown, Rhode Island: 02879 and 02813. Together they are home to 29,853 residents in 12,955 households. That is more than the 1,499 people counted inside Charlestown Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $109,404 in 02813 to $112,231 in 02879.
Charlestown Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,499 |
| Households | 765 |
| Median household income | $108,563 |
| Median home value | $583,200 |
| Median age | 65.4 |
| Median rent | $1,159 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 29,853 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 12,955 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $109,404 (02813) to $112,231 (02879) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $111,469 |
| Homeowners | 81.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 24 routes, 14,184 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Charlestown: 02879 ($112,231)
- Most residents: 02879 (21,802 people)
- Highest homeownership: 02813 (92.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 02879 (21.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 02879 (7.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 02879 (49.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 02879 ($564,700)
Every ZIP code in Charlestown
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02879 | Wakefield | 21,802 | 9,462 | $112,231 | $564,700 | 78.1% | 21.7% | 7.7% | 18 | 10,641 | 1% of its land |
| 02813 | Charlestown | 8,051 | 3,493 | $109,404 | $525,500 | 92.0% | 19.2% | 6.0% | 6 | 4,400 | 5% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Charlestown when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Charlestown Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Charlestown. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Charlestown.
Counties
- Washington County — 20 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Wakefield-Peace Dale — 1 ZIP code
- Kingston — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Charlestown, RI?
- 02879 and 02813. A ZIP code is listed for Charlestown when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Charlestown Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Charlestown.
- What is the population of Charlestown, RI?
- The Census Bureau counts 1,499 residents inside Charlestown Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Charlestown hold 29,853 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Charlestown, RI?
- $108,563 inside Charlestown Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $109,404 to $112,231.
- Which Charlestown ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 02879, at $112,231, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Charlestown, RI?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 24 carrier routes reaching 14,184 residential and 845 business mailboxes.
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