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Greenville, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02828

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

7,704
623/sq mi
$97,196
Median income
$440,900
Median home value
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
623
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02828 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02828 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenville, Providence County, Rhode Island, home to 7,704 residents across 12.4 square miles, a density of 623 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02828 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,196 (5% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $52,343. Poverty here runs at 3.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. Housing costs here run $440,900 for a typical home value (4% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,070 a month; 86.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02828, plus 6 more within Providence 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 02828

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenville, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02828.

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 02828, Greenville, 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

7,704

Population

12.4

Area (sq mi)

623

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02828?

52.0

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$97,196

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$52,343

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02828 ranks nationally

Greenville, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,196 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,121

Total Housing Units

2,994

Occupied Units

127

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$440,900

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,070

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

295

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+195%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02828 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 193
2021 +11.5% 216
2022 +16.4% 251
2023 +9.1% 274
2024 +7.8% 295

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 236 business establishments in ZIP 02828, employing approximately 2,736 people with a combined annual payroll of $116,651,000.

236

Businesses

2,736

Employees

$116.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 31 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 29 12.3%
Retail trade 25 10.6%
Finance and insurance 21 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 20 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 8.1%
Manufacturing 13 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.4%
Wholesale trade 7 3.0%
Educational services 4 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.3%

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 02828 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 02828 ranks #8 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 02828 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 02828 ranks #7 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
02917 Smithfield, RI 13,762 2.7 mi
02919 Johnston, RI 28,790 4.0 mi
02896 North Smithfield, RI 11,537 6.5 mi
02911 North Providence, RI 15,574 4.7 mi
02857 North Scituate, RI 8,412 5.0 mi
02876 Slatersville, RI 430 8.2 mi
02904 Providence, RI 29,359 6.5 mi
02865 Lincoln, RI 16,951 6.2 mi
02839 Mapleville, RI 1,902 6.2 mi
02831 Hope, RI 3,515 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Providence County

02860 standard
Pawtucket, RI
Pop: 45,199
02909 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 43,540
02895 standard
Woonsocket, RI
Pop: 41,186
02920 standard
Cranston, RI
Pop: 37,547
02908 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 37,467
02864 standard
Cumberland, RI
Pop: 33,396

Related Areas

Providence County Greenville, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02828 in? ▼
ZIP code 02828 (Greenville) is located in Providence County, Rhode Island. Providence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/providence-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02828? ▼
ZIP code 02828 in Greenville, RI has a population of 7,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02828? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02828 is $97,196, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02828? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02828 is $440,900, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02828? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02828 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02828? ▼
ZIP code 02828 has 236 business establishments employing approximately 2,736 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02828? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02828 are: Construction (31), Health care and social assistance (31), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02828? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02828 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 02828? ▼
In ZIP code 02828, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.5% 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 02828? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02828 is 24.7 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 02828? ▼
In ZIP code 02828, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02828? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02828 is 3.7% 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.