ZIP Code · RI

ZIP 02809

Part of Bristol, RI

Pop. 22,220·Bristol County·4th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island

Median rent (all units)

$2,928/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

+$996

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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ZIP 02809 · $2,928

More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Rhode Island

Rent in ZIP 02809 changed +4.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 25 Rhode Island ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($97,764) is $2,444 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,210); a 4-bedroom is $2,630.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 02885, 3 miles away, rents for 17% less ($2,426/mo), about $6,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 02809. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$35,136/yr

At $2,928/mo median

Location

CityBristol

StateRI

CountyBristol County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +0.6% 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

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 02809 covers Bristol, RI. The median rent here is $2,928/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($97,764/yr), ZIP 02809 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $117,000/year (about $56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,928/mo in ZIP 02809. The local median household income is $97,764/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02809?

Rent in ZIP 02809 has risen 4.7% over the past year.

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

ZIP 02809 is one of the pricier among Rhode Island ZIP codes for rent, ranking #4 of 32 at $2,928/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 02809 changed +4.7%, against a typical +4.8% across the 25 Rhode Island ZIP codes Zillow tracks.