ZIP Code 02882
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Narragansett · Washington County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 14,184
- Median income
- $95,721
- Median home value
- $749,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.3%
- Land area
- 33.1 sq mi
428/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 170% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.2
New York
ZIP code 02882 in Narragansett, Rhode Island has a population of 14,184. The median household income is $95,721, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $749,700, 170% above the US average. 64.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02882 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.1 square miles in Narragansett, Washington County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 14,184 residents, producing a population density of 428 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 02882 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02882 sits at $95,721 (6% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $54,992. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $749,700 (64% above the state average) with median rent at $1,705 per month, and 69.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02882 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 02882 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 02882
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02882.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 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 02882, Narragansett, 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
14,184
Population
33.1
Area (sq mi)
428
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02882?
46.2
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
2.2%
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?
$95,721
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$54,992
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 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?
9,050
Total Housing Units
5,739
Occupied Units
3,311
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$749,700
Median Home Value
+64% vs state
$1,705
Median Rent
1975
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
+10.6%
YoY Change (2024)
418
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+318%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02882 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +318% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 256 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 290 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 343 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 378 |
| 2024 | +10.6% | 418 |
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 399 business establishments in ZIP 02882, employing approximately 3,481 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,540,000.
399
Businesses
3,481
Employees
$165.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 42 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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