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Ashaway, RI

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island. ZIP codes: 02804.

Population

1,722

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

725

ZIP codes

1

Ashaway and its ZIP codes

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Ashaway at a glance

  • Ashaway is 32% less dense than Rhode Island as a whole.
  • The median household income is $103,707, 18% above the Rhode Island median of $87,796.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $343,600 (15% below Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,604 a month.

Local data for Ashaway, RI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ashaway, RI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$103,707

Poverty rate

1.4%

Median home value

$343,600

Median rent

$1,604/mo

Homeownership

73.6%

Bachelor's or higher

31.7%

Median age

38.9

Average commute

25.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (383), Italian Americans (348), Irish Americans (332).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Ashaway.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,480

59,618 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$87,451

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.2B

FY 2026, $9,613 per person

Washington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ashaway, RI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone96.4%
  • Carpooled0.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.5%

Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ashaway, RI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

431

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

3,354

6.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 25°F

42.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ashaway, RI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.1%

U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts

Diabetes

9.2%

U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts

Smoking

11.8%

U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.1%

U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts

ZIP codes in Ashaway

1 in or overlapping Ashaway. Population shown

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Cities near Ashaway

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HopkintonCensus-designated place2 mi3.3
BradfordCensus-designated place2.8 mi1.8
WesterlyCensus-designated place3.8 mi15.8
Pawcatuck, CTCensus-designated place4.8 mi3.4
WeekapaugCensus-designated place6.5 mi1.2
Hope ValleyCensus-designated place6.6 mi3.3
CarolinaCensus-designated place7 mi2.5
QuonochontaugCensus-designated place7.1 mi1.3
MisquamicutCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.2
WyomingCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.9
Watch HillCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.8
CharlestownCensus-designated place8.8 mi2.3
Stonington, CTBorough9 mi0.3
Mashantucket, CTCensus-designated place9.8 mi2.6
Mystic, CTCensus-designated place10 mi3.6
Old Mystic, CTCensus-designated place11 mi4.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ashaway, RI in?
Ashaway is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What ZIP codes are in Ashaway, RI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Ashaway include 02804.
What is the population of Ashaway, RI?
About 1,722 people live in Ashaway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ashaway?
Nearby places include Hopkinton (2 mi), Bradford (2.8 mi), Westerly (3.8 mi), Pawcatuck, CT (4.8 mi), Weekapaug (6.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023