02859 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 02859, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

02859 is a zip code in Providence County, Rhode Island, which covers Burrillville and Glocester, with a total population of 7,401 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 02859 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 02859.

The estimated population of people living in 02859 is 7,401, with a median age of 38.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 02859 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,401
 -7.39% -0.34%
2020
7,992
+13.04%
-
2019
7,070
 -2.17% -
2018
7,227
 -2.68% -
2017
7,426
 - -

Population of 02859 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 02859 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.4%
94.3%
 -3.08%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.7%
1.4%
 +235.71%
Asian
1.8%
1.7%
 +5.88%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.6%
 +12.50%
Other
0%
0.6%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 02859 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 02859 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 02859 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 02859 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.6 +4.61% 35.9 +3.16% 48.4 +12.04%
2020 36.9 -15.56% 34.8 -21.09% 43.2 -0.92%
2019 43.7 +5.05% 44.1 +7.04% 43.6 +4.06%
2018 41.6 -6.73% 41.2 -9.45% 41.9 -2.33%
2017 44.6 - 45.5 - 42.9 -

The median age of the 02859 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 02859 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 315 +50.04% 427 -16.7% 455 345
10 to 19 495 +29.49% 497 -45.52% 651 305
20 to 29 298 +78.27% 371 +67.28% 483 449
30 to 39 528 +32.71% 456 5.37% 630 449
40 to 49 468 -25.54% 592 -81.16% 347 209
50 to 59 723 -4.37% 640 +23.58% 684 752
60 to 69 503 -10.41% 384 +34.14% 438 528
70+ 326 1.22% 403 -9.5% 319 357

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 02859 zip code is $103,218.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 02859.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $110,925.00
  • 45 to 64
    $107,606.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,559.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 02859 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 02859, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 02859 is currently $103,567.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.93% of households in 02859 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 02859 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    36.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.93%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 02859 is $36,376.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 02859 by the total population of 02859.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 02859 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 02859 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.50%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.81%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 02859 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 02859 zip over the age of 16 is 6,136.

Of those people, a total of 71.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 02859 is 67.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 02859 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 491 64.20% 2.20%
20 to 24 years 512 96.70% 14.30%
25 to 29 years 420 91.90% 2.50%
30 to 34 years 585 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 751 86.40% 4.20%
45 to 54 years 956 77.00% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 779 85.20% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 584 64.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 660 30.50% 49.80%
75 years and over 398 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 02859. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,794 70.70% 3.90%
Black or African American 19 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 120 100.00% 60.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 114 92.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 89 93.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 179 95.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,729 70.40% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 02859 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 02859 is 4,111, with median earnings of $46,078.00.

Women in 02859 are earning approximately 66.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,111 $46,078.00
Male 2,335 $54,459.00
Female 1,776 $36,062.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 02859 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 410 $83,777.00
Business and Financial 85 $61,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $99,821.00
Architecture and Engineering 123 $81,794.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $17,305.00
Community and Social Service 25 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 183 $68,839.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 62 $55,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 134 $65,789.00
Healthcare Support 157 $29,761.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $7,411.00
Law Enforcement 52 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 211 $13,824.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 202 $22,078.00
Personal Care and Service 149 $23,854.00
Sales 179 $57,023.00
Office and Administrative Support 792 $34,794.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 429 $70,558.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $41,556.00
Production 260 $49,688.00
Transportation and Material Moving 125 $26,406.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 02859 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 02859.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 118 $110,833.00 292 $50,878.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 74 $47,308.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 41 $99,821.00
Architecture and Engineering 123 $81,794.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 45 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 71 $107,535.00 112 $29,654.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 46 $26,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00 115 $67,039.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 146 $29,468.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $13,355.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 52 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 150 $0.00 61 $14,132.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 146 $22,199.00 56 $17,083.00
Personal Care and Service 40 $0.00 109 $31,406.00
Sales 97 $62,656.00 82 $56,513.00
Office and Administrative Support 349 $43,398.00 443 $34,443.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 429 $70,558.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $41,556.00 0 $0.00
Production 180 $72,870.00 80 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 90 $66,071.00 35 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,436 households in 02859, with an average household size of 2.9 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,750 families living in the 02859 zip code with an average family size of 3.36 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 02859:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,589 33 128 686
Average Household Size 3.44 2.73 3.83 1.5
Total Families 1,589 33 128 0
Average Household Size 3.41 2.73 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 1,750 families living in 02859, 0.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 02859:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,648 housing units in 02859.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,436 91.99%
Vacant 212 8.01%

20.54% of the total 2,648 housing units in 02859 are rental units. This is approximately 544 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,892 are occupied by the owner - or 71.45% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 02859 is $891.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 02859 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    61
  • $500 to $999
    269
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    174
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    40
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 02859 is $293,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 02859 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    69
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    10
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    75
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    139
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    699
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    675
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    148
  • $1,000,000 or more
    77

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 02859. The chart below shows the number of properties in 02859 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    633
  • 1940 to 1949
    298
  • 1950 to 1959
    173
  • 1960 to 1969
    294
  • 1970 to 1979
    260
  • 1980 to 1989
    514
  • 1990 to 1999
    178
  • 2000 to 2009
    203
  • 2010 to 2013
    75
  • 2014 or later
    20

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 02859 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    122
  • 1 vehicle available
    465
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,087
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    762

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 02859 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 02859 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 02859.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    171
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    218
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    276
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    187
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    540
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    129
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    402
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    285
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    249
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    724
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    546
  • 90 or more minutes
    109

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 02859 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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