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East Greenwich, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02818

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

18,082
320/sq mi
$139,217
Median income
$613,500
Median home value
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Greenwich pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
320
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02818 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02818 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, home to 18,082 residents across 56.6 square miles, a density of 320 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02818 skews affluent, with a median household income of $139,217 (36% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $82,102. Poverty here runs at 4.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. The typical home here is valued at $613,500 (34% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,431 monthly, and 78.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kent County, letting you compare 02818 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 02818

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Greenwich, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02818.

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 02818, East Greenwich, 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

18,082

Population

56.6

Area (sq mi)

320

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02818?

45.7

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 7.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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

How ZIP 02818 ranks nationally

East Greenwich, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$139,217 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.1%

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

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$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 02818 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 02818 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 02818 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 02818 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Kent County

02816 standard
Coventry, RI
Pop: 32,611
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
02817 standard
West Greenwich, RI
Pop: 6,135

Related Areas

Kent County East Greenwich, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02818 in? ▼
ZIP code 02818 (East Greenwich) 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 02818? ▼
ZIP code 02818 in East Greenwich, RI has a population of 18,082 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02818? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02818 is $139,217, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02818? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02818 is $613,500, which is 121% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02818? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02818 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02818? ▼
ZIP code 02818 has 744 business establishments employing approximately 8,900 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02818? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02818 are: Health care and social assistance (123), Professional, scientific, and technical services (122), Accommodation and food services (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02818? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02818 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 02818? ▼
In ZIP code 02818, 79.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.1% 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 02818? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02818 is 26.0 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 02818? ▼
In ZIP code 02818, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02818? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02818 is 4.2% 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.