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 Moderate-density area
- $108,679
- Median income Above-median income area
- $428,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02857 (North Scituate, RI) rose +19.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.2 in 2023 to 280.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,373. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $428,100 (6% below the average Rhode Island ZIP) and median rent is $1,548; 83.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02857 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 02857
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Scituate, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02857.
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Retail trade 19
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 18
Other services (except public administration)
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02857?
52.3
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
4.5%
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?
$108,679
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$53,373
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02857 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
North Scituate, 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)
$108,679 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
3,616housing units
3,616
Total Housing Units
3,405
Occupied Units
211
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$428,100
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02857 vs 02815 →
ZIP 02857 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02816
Coventry (02816)
32,611 residents
- 02919
Johnston (02919)
28,790 residents
- 02857 8,412
North Scituate (02857)
8,412 residents
- 02828 7,704
Greenville (02828)
7,704 residents
- 02814 7,496
Chepachet (02814)
7,496 residents
- 02825 5,377
Foster (02825)
5,377 residents
- 02831 3,515
Hope (02831)
3,515 residents
- 02839 1,902
Mapleville (02839)
1,902 residents
- 02826 791
Glendale (02826)
791 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02857 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02857 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02831
Hope (02831)
$137,181 median income
- 02858
Oakland (02858)
$128,568 median income
- 02815
Clayville (02815)
$126,071 median income
- 02825
Foster (02825)
$112,593 median income
- 02814
Chepachet (02814)
$110,764 median income
- 02857
North Scituate (02857)
$108,679 median income
- 02816
Coventry (02816)
$101,431 median income
- 02839
Mapleville (02839)
$97,292 median income
- 02828
Greenville (02828)
$97,196 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02857, 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 (8,412 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 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.
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