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Weekapaug, RI

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island.

Population

541

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

465

ZIP codes

0

Weekapaug and its ZIP codes

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Weekapaug at a glance

  • Weekapaug is 56% less dense than Rhode Island as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $137,917 a year, 57% more than the Rhode Island figure of $87,796.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,252,700 (about 3.1 times the Rhode Island figure).

Local data for Weekapaug, RI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Weekapaug, RI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$137,917

Poverty rate

5.7%

Median home value

$1,252,700

Homeownership

96.0%

Bachelor's or higher

65.7%

Median age

55.8

Average commute

35.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (134), Irish Americans (86), German Americans (36).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone72.0%
  • Carpooled1.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
  • Worked from home20.6%

Average one-way commute: 35.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Weekapaug, 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 zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Weekapaug, RI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.9%

U.S. 33.3% -6.4 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

8.2%

U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.7%

U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts

Cities near Weekapaug

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
QuonochontaugCensus-designated place3 mi1.3
WesterlyCensus-designated place3.3 mi15.8
MisquamicutCensus-designated place3.6 mi1.2
BradfordCensus-designated place3.9 mi1.8
Watch HillCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.8
Pawcatuck, CTCensus-designated place5.3 mi3.4
AshawayCensus-designated place6.5 mi2.4
CharlestownCensus-designated place7.4 mi2.3
Stonington, CTBorough7.5 mi0.3
HopkintonCensus-designated place8.4 mi3.3
CarolinaCensus-designated place10 mi2.5
Mystic, CTCensus-designated place10 mi3.6
Old Mystic, CTCensus-designated place12 mi4.3
Hope ValleyCensus-designated place12 mi3.3
Noank, CTCensus-designated place12 mi1.5
Fishers Island, NYCensus-designated place13 mi4.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Weekapaug, RI in?
Weekapaug is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Weekapaug, RI?
About 541 people live in Weekapaug, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Weekapaug?
Nearby places include Quonochontaug (3 mi), Westerly (3.3 mi), Misquamicut (3.6 mi), Bradford (3.9 mi), Watch Hill (4.7 mi).

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