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Westerly, RI
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island. ZIP codes: 02891.
Population
18,411
Land area
15.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,163
ZIP codes
1
Westerly and its ZIP codes
Westerly at a glance
- It is the 9th most populous of 36 cities and towns in Rhode Island.
- Households here earn a median of $95,207 a year, 8% more than the Rhode Island figure of $87,796.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $448,800 (11% above Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,260 a month.
Local data for Westerly, RI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westerly, RI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,207
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$448,800
Median rent
$1,260/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
43.3%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (5,202), Irish Americans (4,014), German Americans (1,601).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Westerly.
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
$1.25B
FY 2026, $9,613 per person
PPP loans
$61.28M
809 loans, 8,043 jobs reported
How people get to work
Westerly, RI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westerly, RI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westerly, RI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Westerly
1 in or overlapping Westerly. Population shown
Cities near Westerly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BradfordCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Pawcatuck, CTCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3.4 |
| WeekapaugCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| MisquamicutCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.2 |
| AshawayCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Watch HillCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| QuonochontaugCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.3 |
| HopkintonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.3 |
| Stonington, CTBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Mystic, CTCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.6 |
| CharlestownCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.3 |
| CarolinaCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Old Mystic, CTCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Hope ValleyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| Noank, CTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Mashantucket, CTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westerly, RI in?
- Westerly is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
- What ZIP codes are in Westerly, RI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Westerly include 02891.
- What is the population of Westerly, RI?
- About 18,411 people live in Westerly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westerly?
- Nearby places include Bradford (2.4 mi), Pawcatuck, CT (2.5 mi), Weekapaug (3.3 mi), Misquamicut (3.8 mi), Ashaway (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023