ZIP Code 02817
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West Greenwich · Kent County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 6,135
- Median income
- $135,625
- Median home value
- $535,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.7%
- Land area
- 130.0 sq mi
47/sq mi
▲ 78% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 92% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
New York
ZIP code 02817 in West Greenwich, Rhode Island has a population of 6,135. The median household income is $135,625, which is 78% above the national average. Median home value is $535,400, 92% above the US average. 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02817 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 130.0 square miles in West Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 6,135 residents, producing a population density of 47 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02817 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02817 sits at $135,625 (33% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $56,008. The poverty rate stands at 2.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $535,400 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $2,414 per month, and 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02817 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 02817 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02817
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02817.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Manufacturing 12
Manufacturing
12 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02817, West Greenwich, RI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,135
Population
130.0
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02817?
43.0
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
6.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$135,625
Median Household Income
+33% vs state
$56,008
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
2,624
Total Housing Units
2,514
Occupied Units
110
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$535,400
Median Home Value
+17% vs state
$2,414
Median Rent
1991
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
+23.2%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02817 have increased 23.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 179 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 200 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 225 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 241 |
| 2024 | +23.2% | 297 |
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 168 business establishments in ZIP 02817, employing approximately 2,764 people with a combined annual payroll of $254,172,000.
168
Businesses
2,764
Employees
$254.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 37 | 22.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 7.1% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.4% |
| Information | 3 | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02817 vs 02822 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02822 | Exeter, RI | 6,111 | 4.6 mi |
| 02816 | Coventry, RI | 32,611 | 4.9 mi |
| 02898 | Wyoming, RI | 1,696 | 7.9 mi |
| 02827 | Greene, RI | 2,172 | 6.0 mi |
| 02815 | Clayville, RI | 278 | 10.0 mi |
| 06373 | Oneco, CT | 345 | 7.4 mi |
| 02832 | Hope Valley, RI | 4,608 | 8.9 mi |
| 02831 | Hope, RI | 3,515 | 9.4 mi |
| 02892 | West Kingston, RI | 4,988 | 9.9 mi |
| 02873 | Rockville, RI | 235 | 8.8 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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