ZIP Code 02818
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East Greenwich · Kent County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 18,082
- Median income
- $139,217
- Median home value
- $613,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 65.1%
- Land area
- 56.6 sq mi
320/sq mi
▲ 82% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 121% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.7
New York
ZIP code 02818 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island has a population of 18,082. The median household income is $139,217, which is 82% above the national average. Median home value is $613,500, 121% above the US average. 65.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02818 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 56.6 square miles in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 18,082 residents, producing a population density of 320 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 02818 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02818 sits at $139,217 (36% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $82,102. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $613,500 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,431 per month, and 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02818 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 02818 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 02818
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02818.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
122 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 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 02818, East 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
18,082
Population
56.6
Area (sq mi)
320
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02818?
45.7
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
11.4%
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?
$139,217
Median Household Income
+36% vs state
$82,102
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 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?
8,671
Total Housing Units
8,251
Occupied Units
420
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$613,500
Median Home Value
+34% vs state
$1,431
Median Rent
1973
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02818 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 179 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 203 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 235 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 257 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 284 |
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 744 business establishments in ZIP 02818, employing approximately 8,900 people with a combined annual payroll of $493,861,000.
744
Businesses
8,900
Employees
$493.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 123 | 16.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 122 | 16.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 86 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 47 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 2.7% |
| Information | 17 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 02818 vs 02893 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02893 | West Warwick, RI | 29,630 | 4.0 mi |
| 02852 | North Kingstown, RI | 22,551 | 4.2 mi |
| 02886 | Warwick, RI | 29,269 | 4.7 mi |
| 02921 | Cranston, RI | 12,361 | 8.3 mi |
| 02920 | Cranston, RI | 37,547 | 8.7 mi |
| 02874 | Saunderstown, RI | 5,860 | 8.9 mi |
| 02889 | Warwick, RI | 28,217 | 6.8 mi |
| 02816 | Coventry, RI | 32,611 | 7.3 mi |
| 02888 | Warwick, RI | 19,912 | 8.4 mi |
| 02910 | Cranston, RI | 21,000 | 9.6 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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