Manville, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02838
Providence County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,400
- 918/sq mi High-density area
- $97,273
- Median income Above-median income area
- $372,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manville 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 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 918
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02838 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02838 covers 3.7 square miles in Manville, Providence County, Rhode Island (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,400 residents on file, a density of 918 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02838 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,273 (5% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,253. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $372,300 (19% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), and median rent is $1,628; owner occupancy is 64.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02838 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 02838
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manville, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02838.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02838, Manville, 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
3,400
Population
3.7
Area (sq mi)
918
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02838?
36.3
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
4.4%
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?
$97,273
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$56,253
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02838 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Manville, RI household income vs. every Rhode Island ZIP code
Median household income among 71 reporting Rhode Island ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$97,273 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 71 Rhode Island ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Rhode Island ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,326housing units
1,326
Total Housing Units
1,310
Occupied Units
16
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$372,300
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,628
Median Rent
1974
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
+23.7%
YoY Change (2023)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02838 have increased 23.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1.9% | 173 |
| 2020 | +4.9% | 181 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 206 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 230 |
| 2023 | +23.7% | 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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 02838, employing approximately 352 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,048,000.
48
Businesses
352
Employees
$16.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 29.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.3% |
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 02838 vs 02802 →
ZIP 02838 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02895
Woonsocket (02895)
41,186 residents
- 02864
Cumberland (02864)
33,396 residents
- 02865
Lincoln (02865)
16,951 residents
- 02019 16,332
Bellingham (02019)
16,332 residents
- 02911 15,574
North Providence (02911)
15,574 residents
- 02917 13,762
Smithfield (02917)
13,762 residents
- 02896 11,537
North Smithfield (02896)
11,537 residents
- 01504 9,026
Blackstone (01504)
9,026 residents
- 02838 3,400
Manville (02838)
3,400 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02838 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02838 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02019
Bellingham (02019)
$125,307 median income
- 02864
Cumberland (02864)
$117,522 median income
- 02802
Albion (02802)
$116,159 median income
- 02917
Smithfield (02917)
$110,938 median income
- 02896
North Smithfield (02896)
$108,983 median income
- 02865
Lincoln (02865)
$105,958 median income
- 02838
Manville (02838)
$97,273 median income
- 01504
Blackstone (01504)
$94,191 median income
- 02911
North Providence (02911)
$89,456 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02838 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02802 | Albion, RI | 786 | 1.4 mi |
| 02895 | Woonsocket, RI | 41,186 | 2.7 mi |
| 02864 | Cumberland, RI | 33,396 | 2.9 mi |
| 02865 | Lincoln, RI | 16,951 | 3.9 mi |
| 02896 | North Smithfield, RI | 11,537 | 3.9 mi |
| 02917 | Smithfield, RI | 13,762 | 4.8 mi |
| 02911 | North Providence, RI | 15,574 | 7.6 mi |
| 02019 | Bellingham, MA | 16,332 | 7.8 mi |
| 01504 | Blackstone, MA | 9,026 | 5.9 mi |
| 02876 | Slatersville, RI | 430 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02838, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,400 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02838 in?
ZIP code 02838 (Manville) 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 02838?
ZIP code 02838 in Manville, RI has a population of 3,400 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02838?
The median household income in ZIP 02838 is $97,273, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02838?
The median home value in ZIP 02838 is $372,300, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02838?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02838 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02838?
ZIP code 02838 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 352 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02838?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02838 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02838?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02838 increased by 23.7% in 2023. 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 02838?
In ZIP code 02838, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02838?
In ZIP code 02838, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02838?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02838 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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