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Coventry, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02816

Kent County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

32,611
332/sq mi
$101,431
Median income
$350,800
Median home value
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Coventry pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
332
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02816 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02816 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island, with 32,611 residents across 98.1 square miles, a density of 332 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02816 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,431 (1% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $47,939. Poverty here runs at 7.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $350,800 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,203 monthly, and 81.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02816, plus 6 more within Kent County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02816

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coventry, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02816.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02816, Coventry, RI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

32,611

Population

98.1

Area (sq mi)

332

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02816?

44.0

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$101,431

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$47,939

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02816 ranks nationally

Coventry, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$101,431 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,548

Total Housing Units

13,651

Occupied Units

897

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$350,800

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,203

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02816 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 188
2021 +12.7% 212
2022 +14.7% 243
2023 +12.3% 273
2024 +4.4% 285

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 572 business establishments in ZIP 02816, employing approximately 6,072 people with a combined annual payroll of $274,253,000.

572

Businesses

6,072

Employees

$274.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 110 19.2%
Retail trade 83 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 68 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 51 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 51 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 7.3%
Wholesale trade 25 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 3.7%
Manufacturing 19 3.3%
Finance and insurance 17 3.0%
Educational services 12 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.2%
Information 3 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02816 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02816 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02816 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02816 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02831 Hope, RI 3,515 4.6 mi
02817 West Greenwich, RI 6,135 4.9 mi
02893 West Warwick, RI 29,630 5.4 mi
02815 Clayville, RI 278 6.0 mi
02827 Greene, RI 2,172 6.2 mi
02822 Exeter, RI 6,111 8.6 mi
02857 North Scituate, RI 8,412 9.6 mi
02921 Cranston, RI 12,361 7.2 mi
02818 East Greenwich, RI 18,082 7.3 mi
02825 Foster, RI 5,377 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kent County

02893 standard
West Warwick, RI
Pop: 29,630
02886 standard
Warwick, RI
Pop: 29,269
02889 standard
Warwick, RI
Pop: 28,217
02888 standard
Warwick, RI
Pop: 19,912
02818 standard
East Greenwich, RI
Pop: 18,082
02817 standard
West Greenwich, RI
Pop: 6,135

Related Areas

Kent County Coventry, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02816 in? ▼
ZIP code 02816 (Coventry) is located in Kent County, Rhode Island. Kent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kent-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02816? ▼
ZIP code 02816 in Coventry, RI has a population of 32,611 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02816? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02816 is $101,431, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02816? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02816 is $350,800, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02816? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02816 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02816? ▼
ZIP code 02816 has 572 business establishments employing approximately 6,072 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02816? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02816 are: Construction (110), Retail trade (83), Other services (except public administration) (68). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02816? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02816 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02816? ▼
In ZIP code 02816, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02816? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02816 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02816? ▼
In ZIP code 02816, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02816? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02816 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.