| City: | Rockville, Rhode Island |
| County: | Washington County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:40:08 PM |
| Population: | 266 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 401 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.5094, -71.7843 |
| Land Area: | 3.759 sq mi |
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Rockville is a small rural community in southwestern Rhode Island's Washington County. With 266 residents spread across 6.6 square miles, it's one of the quieter corners of the state. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in the territory. The post office maintains 155 PO Boxes for 110 households, an adoption rate of 1.41.
That adoption rate (41% more boxes than households) shows the post office serves people beyond Rockville's borders. Some residents from surrounding areas use this facility as their mail access point.
Rockville has limited street delivery infrastructure. One rural carrier route serves some addresses, but most residents rely on PO Boxes. Street names like Canonchet Road, Grassy Pond Road, and Wincheck Pond Road show the area's rural and natural character. Camp Yawgoog Road references the Boy Scout camp that's been part of the local landscape since 1916.
Demographics show a typical small Rhode Island community. Median age is 46.5 years. Of 120 housing units, 110 are occupied and 91 are owner-occupied (83%). The community is 91% white, with 15% Hispanic residents. Everyone who works drives alone to their job, and all adults 25 and over have at least a bachelor's degree (though this is based on a small sample of 89 people).
Street names show rural character with pond and nature references, plus Camp Yawgoog Road for the historic Boy Scout camp.
ZIP Code 02873 has 266 residents and 110 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 46.5 years, older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.0%, much higher than the state average of 71.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, 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: | 266Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 89Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 70.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 110Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.10Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 105 | 172 | 181 | 186 | 218 | 315 | 215 | 190 | 200 | 130 | 72 | 97 | 89 |
| Decennial Census | 235 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 266 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.5
Male Median Age: 38.2
Female Median Age: 49
| 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 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Female | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 13 | 16 | 22 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| White: | 242 | 94.16% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 3.50% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.39% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.78% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.39% |
| Total: | 257 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 135 | 50.75% | 38.2 years |
| Females: | 131 | 49.25% | 49.0 years |
| Total: | 266 | 100% | 46.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 89 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 89 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 89 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($86,372), is down $56,333 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $108,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,850), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 43.8%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.0%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
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 | $56,333 | $63,750 | $72,273 | $72,240 | $71,296 | $73,871 | $73,991 | $0 | $108,750 | $146,250 | $0 | $42,266 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $70,066 | $44,931 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $143,684 | $146,131 | $146,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $215,083 | $71,193 | $71,406 | $71,296 | $73,367 | $73,464 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $100,147 | $71,307 | $71,354 | $71,406 | $72,452 | $90,917 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $30,682 | $32,847 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 39 | 43.82% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 50 | 56.18% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 39 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 39 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($368,800), is down $410,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $345,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,273), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.18% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 43.82% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 39.04%, 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 | $410,500 | $289,700 | $452,600 | $440,600 | $347,400 | $343,500 | $361,900 | $346,200 | $345,700 | $304,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 39 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 39 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 50 | 56.18% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 39 | 43.82% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 89 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 89 | 60.96% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 57 | 39.04% |
| Total Housing Units: | 146 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 146 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 146 | 100% |
In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 39 | 43.82% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 50 | 56.18% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 89 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 89 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 89 | 64.03% |
| Public Insurance: | 50 | 35.97% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 139 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 139 | 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% | -666,666,666.0% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 02873 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 11 people with an annual payroll of $884,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 157Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $188,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $884,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 11Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 02873 is located in Washington 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 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 02873. It covers 3.759 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.557 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: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.759 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.557 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 02873 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.