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ZIP 02809

Part of Bristol, RI
Pop. 22,220·Bristol County·14th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$2,181/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
+$216
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 02809 · $2,181
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,830/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,172/yr
At $2,181/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyBristol County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.8% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02809 (Bristol, RI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,220
Median income
$97,764
Median age
43
Renters
33.9%
Age distribution
12.9%
29.4%
19%
15.7%
22.9%
Under 1812.9%
18–3429.4%
35–5419%
55–6415.7%
65+22.9%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
90.6%
White90.6%
Black1.4%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian1.4%
Other3%
Education (25+)
20.5%
24.2%
47.6%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma20.5%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+47.6%
Housing tenure
66.1%
33.9%
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02809 in Bristol, RI has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,727 → $97,764
up 21.1%
Population
22,305 → 22,220
down 0.4%
Renter share
31.3% → 33.9%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
41% → 47.6%
+6.6 pts
Median age
43.5 → 43
-0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $97,764 today, compared with $80,727 five years earlier. About 33.9% of households rent today, against 31.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 41% to 47.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02809 covers Bristol, RI. The median rent here is $2,181/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($97,764/yr), ZIP 02809 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02809?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02809 (Bristol, RI) is $2,181. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02809 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02809's median rent of $2,181/mo is $216 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02809 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02809 falls in the middle range for Rhode Island, ranking #14 out of 34 ZIPs at $2,181/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02809?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,181/mo in ZIP 02809. The local median household income is $97,764/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02809?

Rent in ZIP 02809 has decreased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 02809 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02809 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,181/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($97,764/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02809 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02809 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.9% of ZIP 02809 households are renters, while 66.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02809 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02809 compare to the rest of Bristol?

ZIP 02809 sits right at the Bristol citywide median of $2,181/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02809 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02809 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,181/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 02809's median household income ($97,764/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02809 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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