Highest-education ZIP codes in Rhode Island
Top 25 highest-education ZIP codes in Rhode Island. #1 is 02881 (Kingston) with about 82.7% bachelor's or higher. Compare education on US5.
These ZIP codes have the highest share of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Rhode Island.
Highest education shares: 02881 (Kingston) at about 82.7%; 02906 (Providence) at about 79.8%; 02806 at about 71.7%.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Bachelor's+ | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02881 | Kingston | Washington County | 82.7% | 7,183 | — | $481,000 |
| 2 | 02906 | Providence | Providence County | 79.8% | 26,327 | $102,796 | $582,700 |
| 3 | 02806 | — | Bristol County | 71.7% | 17,113 | $150,542 | $591,700 |
| 4 | 02835 | — | Newport County | 68.5% | 5,545 | $141,442 | $752,300 |
| 5 | 02874 | — | Washington County | 66.8% | 6,715 | $155,099 | $635,300 |
| 6 | 02841 | Newport | Newport County | 64.8% | 1,414 | — | — |
| 7 | 02882 | Narragansett Pier | Washington County | 64.0% | 12,984 | $95,794 | $686,000 |
| 8 | 02818 | Warwick | Kent County | 63.4% | 19,869 | $120,952 | $564,800 |
| 9 | 02837 | — | Newport County | 61.8% | 3,601 | $129,750 | $726,200 |
| 10 | 02912 | Providence | Providence County | 60.0% | 4,824 | — | — |
| 11 | 02871 | Melville | Newport County | 59.6% | 17,635 | $119,135 | $539,700 |
| 12 | 02879 | Wakefield-Peace Dale | Washington County | 59.1% | 22,628 | $115,848 | $515,800 |
| 13 | 02898 | Wyoming | Washington County | 56.3% | 1,745 | $124,083 | $399,400 |
| 14 | 02840 | Newport | Newport County | 55.1% | 23,615 | $83,515 | $669,500 |
| 15 | 02892 | — | Washington County | 53.9% | 5,704 | $143,534 | $479,600 |
| 16 | 02918 | Providence | Providence County | 53.3% | 2,944 | — | — |
| 17 | 02903 | Providence | Providence County | 53.2% | 12,309 | $62,987 | $365,600 |
| 18 | 02812 | Carolina | Washington County | 49.9% | 1,432 | $111,711 | $474,600 |
| 19 | 02852 | — | Washington County | 49.3% | 23,269 | $112,457 | $461,700 |
| 20 | 02842 | Newport East | Newport County | 48.6% | 16,920 | $97,650 | $536,600 |
| 21 | 02838 | — | Providence County | 48.5% | 4,007 | $82,075 | $327,500 |
| 22 | 02865 | — | Providence County | 48.3% | 18,033 | $117,042 | $427,700 |
| 23 | 02921 | Cranston | Providence County | 46.8% | 12,673 | $135,500 | $523,900 |
| 24 | 02809 | — | Bristol County | 45.9% | 22,317 | $96,005 | $447,500 |
| 25 | 02864 | Valley Falls | Providence County | 43.1% | 36,383 | $118,737 | $394,800 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in Rhode Island have the highest education levels?
02881 (Kingston) leads this board with about 82.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Rhode Island?
We rank indexable ZIP codes by bachelor’s-or-higher share from high to low (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Rhode Island?
Visit the Rhode Island state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.