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Washington County, RI

15 cities and towns and 20 ZIP codes in Washington County, Rhode Island.

Population

130,344

Land area

329sq mi

People per sq mi

396

ZIP codes

20

Cities and towns in Washington County

Full map

Washington County at a glance

  • Washington County is 63% less dense than Rhode Island as a whole.
  • It is the 3rd most populous of 5 counties in Rhode Island.
  • Households here earn a median of $106,638 a year, 21% more than the Rhode Island figure of $87,796.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $510,800 (26% above Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,327 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Westerly (18,411), Wakefield-Peace Dale (9,302) and Kingston (7,332).

Local data for Washington County, RI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Washington County, RI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$106,638

Poverty rate

8.2%

Median home value

$510,800

Prices +6.3% in a year

Median rent

$1,327/mo

Homeownership

77.5%

Bachelor's or higher

52.4%

Median age

45.5

Average commute

26.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (30,807), Italian Americans (25,624), German Americans (10,749).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

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

PPP loans

$302M

4,386 loans, 36,850 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$1.2M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone75.5%
  • Carpooled4.9%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked2.5%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home15.3%

Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Washington County, RI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

431

Most often high wind

Flood insurance policies

3,354

6.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 19°F

51.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone58 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Washington County, RI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.0%

U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts

Diabetes

9.0%

U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts

Smoking

9.5%

U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.9%

U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Washington County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Washington County, RI?
Westerly is the largest city or town in Washington County, with about 18,411 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Washington County?
Washington County includes 20 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 02804, 02807, 02808, 02812, 02813.
What is the population of Washington County, RI?
About 130,344 people live in Washington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Washington County?
Washington County borders Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Kent County, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT.

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

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