| City: | Glendale, Rhode Island |
| Names to Avoid: | Burrillville |
| County: | Providence County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:38:59 PM |
| Population: | 822 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 401 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.9762, -71.6332 |
| Land Area: | 2.435 sq mi |
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Glendale is a small rural village in northern Rhode Island's Providence County, covering 2.6 square miles in the town of Burrillville. With 822 residents and 350 households, it's a quiet community that relies exclusively on PO Box mail service. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the territory.
The Glendale post office maintains 354 PO Boxes for 350 households, a 101% adoption rate that reflects both local demand and service to surrounding areas. Rural carrier routes serve the scattered homes along roads like Spring Lake Road, Victory Highway, and Joslin Road. Street names like Waterfront Lane and N Shore Drive hint at the area's lakefront character, while routes like Snake Hill Road and Black Hut Road reflect the hilly New England terrain.
Glendale's demographics show a working-class community with roots in the area. Median household income is $75,347, and median home values are $266,400. The median age is 46.3 years, and 77% of homes are owner-occupied. An unusually high 27.3% of workers work from home, possibly reflecting the rural setting and commute patterns. Of 545 adults over 25, only 8.2% hold bachelor's degrees, well below national averages.
Mail addressed to Glendale must use a PO Box. The Glendale name has been recognized since before October 2004, when tracking began. Burrillville is also recognized as a valid name for this ZIP, though it's not acceptable for mailing purposes. It reveals the larger municipality that Glendale sits within.
Street names like Waterfront Lane and N Shore Drive suggest lakefront access, while Snake Hill Road and Black Hut Road reflect rural New England terrain.
ZIP Code 02826 has 822 residents and 350 households (average 2.35 persons per household). The median age is 46.3 years, older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.9% male and 56.1% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.8%, much higher than the state average of 71.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 822Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 615Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 337.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $75,347Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 350Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $266,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.35Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.46Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 387 | 450 | 637 | 700 | 690 | 611 | 773 | 501 | 418 | 382 | 589 | 396 | 615 |
| Decennial Census | 791 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 822 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.3
Male Median Age: 43.5
Female Median Age: 47.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | 19 | 17 | 37 | 16 | 15 | 30 | 17 | 18 | 36 | 20 | 39 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Female | 11 | 9 | 30 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 36 | 23 | 31 | 44 | 34 | 45 | 56 | 12 | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 |
| Total | 27 | 28 | 47 | 56 | 41 | 43 | 66 | 40 | 49 | 80 | 54 | 84 | 75 | 31 | 54 | 23 | 11 | 13 |
| White: | 755 | 94.38% |
| Black: | 6 | 0.75% |
| Hispanic:* | 27 | 3.38% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.38% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 9 | 1.13% |
| Total: | 800 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 361 | 43.92% | 43.5 years |
| Females: | 461 | 56.08% | 47.1 years |
| Total: | 822 | 100% | 46.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 580 | 94.31% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 35 | 5.69% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 615 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 615 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $75,347, which is far less than the state median ($86,372), is up $41,780 (124.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,617. Family households earn a median of $81,121 versus $67,214 for nonfamily households (a difference of $13,907). By gender, male median income is $70,357 and female is $65,589, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,768 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 83.3%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 15.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (53.9%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,567 | $29,615 | $33,203 | $35,385 | $0 | $67,725 | $70,760 | $71,699 | $91,964 | $92,083 | $68,471 | $73,491 | $75,347 |
| Median Family Income | $52,083 | $58,833 | $54,926 | $56,167 | $0 | $0 | $86,500 | $101,418 | $103,504 | $102,582 | $68,271 | $72,102 | $81,121 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,767 | $7,245 | $0 | $7,398 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,027 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $67,214 |
| Median Male Income | $51,250 | $31,771 | $52,625 | $52,202 | $0 | $51,425 | $50,928 | $52,871 | $39,241 | $39,159 | $39,355 | $70,143 | $70,357 |
| Median Female Income | $32,500 | $36,417 | $75,313 | $75,417 | $0 | $78,015 | $51,071 | $52,928 | $52,955 | $0 | $0 | $70,556 | $65,589 |
| Employed: | 386 | 70.83% |
| Unemployed: | 68 | 12.48% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 91 | 16.70% |
| Total: | 545 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 208 | 53.89% |
| Service: | 18 | 4.66% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 4.15% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 4.40% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 127 | 32.90% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 386 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $266,400, which is much lower than the state median ($368,800), is down $7,100 (2.60%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,273), is down $863 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.99% (47.58% with a mortgage, 52.42% free-and-clear) and renters 22.01% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.29%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.85%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $273,500 | $279,700 | $219,400 | $199,600 | $207,700 | $203,500 | $217,900 | $233,300 | $309,900 | $260,900 | $232,400 | $240,200 | $266,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 70 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $863 | $883 | $0 | $844 | $947 | $931 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 118 | 37.11% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 130 | 40.88% |
| Renter Occupied: | 70 | 22.01% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 318 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 318 | 75.71% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 102 | 24.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 420 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 350 | 83.33% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 70 | 16.67% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 420 | 100% |
In 2023, 8.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.30%). High school or higher is 96.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (35.80%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 18 | 3.42% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 116 | 22.01% |
| Some college, no degree: | 250 | 47.44% |
| Associate's degree: | 100 | 18.98% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 29 | 5.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 2.66% |
| Total: | 527 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 509 | 96.58% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 43 | 8.16% |
| Private Insurance: | 454 | 69.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 204 | 31.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 658 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 658 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 70 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 70 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 02826 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 208 people with an annual payroll of $16,855,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 403Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,387,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $16,855,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 208Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 02826 is located in Providence County, Rhode Island, within the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39300) and Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,673,807 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 02826. It covers 2.435 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.19 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Providence-Warwick, RI-MASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,673,807Source: Census |
| MSA: | Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.435 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.19 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 765.32 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 02826 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.