ZIP Code 02838
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Manville · Providence County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 3,400
- Median income
- $97,273
- Median home value
- $372,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.0%
- Land area
- 3.7 sq mi
918/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.3
New York
ZIP code 02838 in Manville, Rhode Island has a population of 3,400. The median household income is $97,273, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $372,300, 34% above the US average. 41.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02838 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.7 square miles in Manville, Providence County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 3,400 residents, producing a population density of 918 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 02838 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02838 sits at $97,273 (5% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $56,253. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $372,300 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,628 per month, and 64.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02838 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02838 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 02838
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$56,253
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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