ZIP Code 02852
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North Kingstown · Washington County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 22,551
- Median income
- $118,643
- Median home value
- $504,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 53.1%
- Land area
- 80.0 sq mi
282/sq mi
▲ 56% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 82% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.3
New York
ZIP code 02852 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island has a population of 22,551. The median household income is $118,643, which is 56% above the national average. Median home value is $504,900, 82% above the US average. 53.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02852 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 80.0 square miles in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 22,551 residents, producing a population density of 282 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 02852 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02852 sits at $118,643 (16% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $62,471. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 02852 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 02852 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 02852
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$62,471
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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