ZIP Code 02832
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Hope Valley · Washington County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 4,608
- Median income
- $105,976
- Median home value
- $432,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.9%
- Land area
- 57.9 sq mi
80/sq mi
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.1
New York
ZIP code 02832 in Hope Valley, Rhode Island has a population of 4,608. The median household income is $105,976, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $432,300, 55% above the US average. 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02832 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.9 square miles in Hope Valley, Washington County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 4,608 residents, producing a population density of 80 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 02832 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02832 sits at $105,976 (4% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $46,235. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $432,300 (5% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02832 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 02832 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 02832
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02832.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 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 02832, Hope Valley, 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
4,608
Population
57.9
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02832?
42.1
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
2.5%
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?
$105,976
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$46,235
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 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?
2,042
Total Housing Units
1,962
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$432,300
Median Home Value
-5% vs state
1985
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02832 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 194 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 216 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 240 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 267 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 279 |
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 88 business establishments in ZIP 02832, employing approximately 553 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,538,000.
88
Businesses
553
Employees
$26.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 27.3% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.4% |
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 02832 vs 02898 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02898 | Wyoming, RI | 1,696 | 2.6 mi |
| 02873 | Rockville, RI | 235 | 3.0 mi |
| 02833 | Hopkinton, RI | 784 | 3.1 mi |
| 02894 | Wood River Junction, RI | 722 | 4.4 mi |
| 02812 | Carolina, RI | 1,497 | 4.3 mi |
| 02808 | Bradford, RI | 2,401 | 7.0 mi |
| 02804 | Ashaway, RI | 2,607 | 5.8 mi |
| 02875 | Shannock, RI | 307 | 5.8 mi |
| 02892 | West Kingston, RI | 4,988 | 6.7 mi |
| 02822 | Exeter, RI | 6,111 | 6.3 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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