PlainZIP

North Kingstown, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02852

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

22,551
282/sq mi
$118,643
Median income
$504,900
Median home value
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Kingstown pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
282
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02852 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02852 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, with 22,551 residents across 80.0 square miles, a density of 282 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02852 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,643 (16% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $62,471. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $504,900 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,239 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02852, plus 6 more within Washington 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 02852

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Kingstown, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02852.

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 02852, North Kingstown, 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

22,551

Population

80.0

Area (sq mi)

282

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 02852?

47.3

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$118,643

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$62,471

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02852 ranks nationally

North Kingstown, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,643 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,929

Total Housing Units

10,180

Occupied Units

749

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$504,900

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,239

Median Rent

1971

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

+12.4%

YoY Change (2024)

314

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+214%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02852 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 198
2021 +13.2% 224
2022 +21.0% 271
2023 +3.3% 280
2024 +12.4% 314

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 785 business establishments in ZIP 02852, employing approximately 17,459 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,168,361,000.

785

Businesses

17,459

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 105 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 100 12.7%
Construction 81 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 72 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 69 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 62 7.9%
Wholesale trade 51 6.5%
Manufacturing 49 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 33 4.2%
Finance and insurance 33 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 2.8%
Educational services 19 2.4%
Information 10 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%

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 02852 vs 02874 →

ZIP 02852 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 02852 ranks #4 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 02852 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 02852 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
02874 Saunderstown, RI 5,860 5.0 mi
02818 East Greenwich, RI 18,082 4.2 mi
02886 Warwick, RI 29,269 8.2 mi
02835 Jamestown, RI 5,405 6.6 mi
02872 Prudence Island, RI 218 7.1 mi
02893 West Warwick, RI 29,630 8.2 mi
02881 Kingston, RI 7,841 8.2 mi
02889 Warwick, RI 28,217 8.9 mi
02841 Newport, RI 1,392 8.8 mi
02892 West Kingston, RI 4,988 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

02891 standard
Westerly, RI
Pop: 21,198
02879 standard
Wakefield, RI
Pop: 20,371
02882 standard
Narragansett, RI
Pop: 14,184
02881 standard
Kingston, RI
Pop: 7,841
02813 standard
Charlestown, RI
Pop: 7,831
02822 standard
Exeter, RI
Pop: 6,111

Related Areas

Washington County North Kingstown, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02852 in? ▼
ZIP code 02852 (North Kingstown) is located in Washington County, Rhode Island. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02852? ▼
ZIP code 02852 in North Kingstown, RI has a population of 22,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02852? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02852 is $118,643, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02852? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02852 is $504,900, which is 82% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02852? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02852 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02852? ▼
ZIP code 02852 has 785 business establishments employing approximately 17,459 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02852? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02852 are: Retail trade (105), Professional, scientific, and technical services (100), Construction (81). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02852? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02852 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 02852? ▼
In ZIP code 02852, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.1% 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 02852? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02852 is 25.6 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 02852? ▼
In ZIP code 02852, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02852? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02852 is 7.0% 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.