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Bradford, RI

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island. ZIP codes: 02808.

Population

1,511

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

831

ZIP codes

1

Bradford and its ZIP codes

Full map

Bradford at a glance

  • The median household income is $120,250, 37% above the Rhode Island median of $87,796.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $418,100 (3% above Rhode Island).

Local data for Bradford, RI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bradford, RI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$120,250

Poverty rate

2.3%

Median home value

$418,100

Homeownership

71.5%

Bachelor's or higher

39.1%

Median age

35.0

Average commute

29.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (374), Irish Americans (249), French Americans (96).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

2.2%

Sep 2026, -0.6 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

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

  • Drove alone73.9%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.2%
  • Worked from home12.0%

Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bradford, 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 Bradford, RI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.4%

U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts

Diabetes

7.4%

U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts

Smoking

9.4%

U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.3%

U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts

ZIP codes in Bradford

1 in or overlapping Bradford. Population shown

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Cities near Bradford

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WesterlyCensus-designated place2.4 mi15.8
AshawayCensus-designated place2.8 mi2.4
WeekapaugCensus-designated place3.9 mi1.2
QuonochontaugCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.3
HopkintonCensus-designated place4.5 mi3.3
Pawcatuck, CTCensus-designated place4.7 mi3.4
MisquamicutCensus-designated place6 mi1.2
CharlestownCensus-designated place6.8 mi2.3
Watch HillCensus-designated place7 mi0.8
CarolinaCensus-designated place7.1 mi2.5
Hope ValleyCensus-designated place8.3 mi3.3
Stonington, CTBorough8.6 mi0.3
WyomingCensus-designated place9 mi0.9
Mystic, CTCensus-designated place11 mi3.6
Old Mystic, CTCensus-designated place12 mi4.3
Mashantucket, CTCensus-designated place12 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bradford, RI in?
Bradford is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What ZIP codes are in Bradford, RI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bradford include 02808.
What is the population of Bradford, RI?
About 1,511 people live in Bradford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bradford?
Nearby places include Westerly (2.4 mi), Ashaway (2.8 mi), Weekapaug (3.9 mi), Quonochontaug (4.4 mi), Hopkinton (4.5 mi).

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

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