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Hope, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02831

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

3,515
141/sq mi
$137,181
Median income
$462,200
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hope pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
141
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02831 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02831 covers 24.9 square miles in Hope, Providence County, Rhode Island (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,515 residents on file, a density of 141 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02831 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,181 (34% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $67,199. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.0%. Housing costs here run $462,200 for a typical home value (1% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,705 a month; 95.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Providence County, letting you compare 02831 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 02831

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hope, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02831.

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 02831, Hope, 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

3,515

Population

24.9

Area (sq mi)

141

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02831?

41.1

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$137,181

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$67,199

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02831 ranks nationally

Hope, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,181 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,309

Total Housing Units

1,309

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.0%
Renter 5.0%

$462,200

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,705

Median Rent

1965

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02831 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 183
2021 +18.1% 216
2022 +18.2% 256
2023 +0.4% 257
2024 +11.8% 287

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 83 business establishments in ZIP 02831, employing approximately 257 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,260,000.

83

Businesses

257

Employees

$13.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 31.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 10 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 10.8%
Wholesale trade 6 7.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.8%
Finance and insurance 3 3.6%

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 02831 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 02831 ranks #0 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 02831 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 02831 ranks #2 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
02921 Cranston, RI 12,361 3.8 mi
02815 Clayville, RI 278 3.8 mi
02816 Coventry, RI 32,611 4.6 mi
02857 North Scituate, RI 8,412 5.7 mi
02893 West Warwick, RI 29,630 5.3 mi
02920 Cranston, RI 37,547 6.4 mi
02919 Johnston, RI 28,790 6.3 mi
02828 Greenville, RI 7,704 8.8 mi
02825 Foster, RI 5,377 7.3 mi
02886 Warwick, RI 29,269 7.5 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 Hope, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02831 in? ▼
ZIP code 02831 (Hope) 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 02831? ▼
ZIP code 02831 in Hope, RI has a population of 3,515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02831? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02831 is $137,181, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02831? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02831 is $462,200, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02831? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02831 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02831? ▼
ZIP code 02831 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02831? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02831 are: Construction (26), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02831? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02831 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 02831? ▼
In ZIP code 02831, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 02831? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02831 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02831? ▼
In ZIP code 02831, approximately 95.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02831? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02831 is 5.4% 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.