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 High-density area
- $118,643
- Median income Above-median income area
- $504,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02852 (North Kingstown, RI) rose +12.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.6 in 2023 to 314.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,471. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 3.5%. Median home value is $504,900 (10% above the average Rhode Island ZIP) and median rent is $1,239; 72.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 02852 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 02852
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Kingstown, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02852.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
100 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02852?
47.3
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
6.7%
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?
$118,643
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$62,471
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02852 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
North Kingstown, 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)
$118,643 Top 25% higher than 75% of 71 Rhode Island ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,929housing units
10,929
Total Housing Units
10,180
Occupied Units
749
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$504,900
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 02893
West Warwick (02893)
29,630 residents
- 02886
Warwick (02886)
29,269 residents
- 02889
Warwick (02889)
28,217 residents
- 02852
North Kingstown (02852)
22,551 residents
- 02818
East Greenwich (02818)
18,082 residents
- 02881 7,841
Kingston (02881)
7,841 residents
- 02874 5,860
Saunderstown (02874)
5,860 residents
- 02835 5,405
Jamestown (02835)
5,405 residents
- 02892 4,988
West Kingston (02892)
4,988 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02852 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02852 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02841
Newport (02841)
$181,458 median income
- 02874
Saunderstown (02874)
$159,861 median income
- 02835
Jamestown (02835)
$140,625 median income
- 02818
East Greenwich (02818)
$139,217 median income
- 02892
West Kingston (02892)
$135,809 median income
- 02872
Prudence Island (02872)
$131,875 median income
- 02852
North Kingstown (02852)
$118,643 median income
- 02886
Warwick (02886)
$92,047 median income
- 02889
Warwick (02889)
$83,946 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02852, 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 (22,551 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 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.
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