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North Scituate, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02857

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

8,412
78/sq mi
$108,679
Median income
$428,100
Median home value
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Scituate pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
78
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02857 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02857 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island, home to 8,412 residents across 108.1 square miles, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02857 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,679 (6% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $53,373. Poverty here runs at 5.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. The typical home here is valued at $428,100 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,548 monthly, and 83.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02857 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 02857

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Scituate, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02857.

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 02857, North Scituate, 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

8,412

Population

108.1

Area (sq mi)

78

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02857?

52.3

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$108,679

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$53,373

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02857 ranks nationally

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

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

$108,679 Top 14% higher than 86% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,616

Total Housing Units

3,405

Occupied Units

211

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$428,100

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,548

Median Rent

1965

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

+19.2%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02857 have increased 19.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 178
2021 +11.6% 199
2022 +14.6% 228
2023 +3.3% 235
2024 +19.2% 280

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 204 business establishments in ZIP 02857, employing approximately 979 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,110,000.

204

Businesses

979

Employees

$48.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 54 26.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 23 11.3%
Retail trade 19 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 18 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 14 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.9%
Wholesale trade 6 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.9%
Finance and insurance 4 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.0%
Manufacturing 3 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02857 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 02857 ranks #3 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 02857 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 02857 ranks #6 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
02815 Clayville, RI 278 4.1 mi
02919 Johnston, RI 28,790 5.8 mi
02831 Hope, RI 3,515 5.7 mi
02828 Greenville, RI 7,704 5.0 mi
02839 Mapleville, RI 1,902 7.9 mi
02814 Chepachet, RI 7,496 5.9 mi
02825 Foster, RI 5,377 5.9 mi
02826 Glendale, RI 791 10.0 mi
02858 Oakland, RI 570 9.3 mi
02816 Coventry, RI 32,611 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Providence County

02860 standard
Pawtucket, RI
Pop: 45,199
02909 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 43,540
02895 standard
Woonsocket, RI
Pop: 41,186
02920 standard
Cranston, RI
Pop: 37,547
02908 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 37,467
02864 standard
Cumberland, RI
Pop: 33,396

Related Areas

Providence County North Scituate, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02857 in? ▼
ZIP code 02857 (North Scituate) 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 02857? ▼
ZIP code 02857 in North Scituate, RI has a population of 8,412 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02857? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02857 is $108,679, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02857? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02857 is $428,100, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02857? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02857 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02857? ▼
ZIP code 02857 has 204 business establishments employing approximately 979 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02857? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02857 are: Construction (54), Professional, scientific, and technical services (23), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02857? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02857 increased by 19.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 02857? ▼
In ZIP code 02857, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 02857? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02857 is 31.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02857? ▼
In ZIP code 02857, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02857? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02857 is 5.0% 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.