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Narragansett, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02882

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

14,184
428/sq mi
$95,721
Median income
$749,700
Median home value
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Narragansett pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
428
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02882 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02882 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Narragansett, Washington County, Rhode Island, home to 14,184 residents across 33.1 square miles, a density of 428 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02882 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,721 (6% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $54,992. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. Median home value sits at $749,700 (64% above the state average), median rent at $1,705 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 02882

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Narragansett, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02882.

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 02882, Narragansett, 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

14,184

Population

33.1

Area (sq mi)

428

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02882?

46.2

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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

How ZIP 02882 ranks nationally

Narragansett, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,721 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 76.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.3%

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

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02882 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 02882 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 02882 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 02882 ranks #6 of 8 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
02879 Wakefield, RI 20,371 3.5 mi
02874 Saunderstown, RI 5,860 6.3 mi
02881 Kingston, RI 7,841 4.7 mi
02835 Jamestown, RI 5,405 7.8 mi
02892 West Kingston, RI 4,988 8.3 mi
02840 Newport, RI 23,335 8.5 mi
02841 Newport, RI 1,392 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

02852 standard
North Kingstown, RI
Pop: 22,551
02891 standard
Westerly, RI
Pop: 21,198
02879 standard
Wakefield, RI
Pop: 20,371
02881 standard
Kingston, RI
Pop: 7,841
02813 standard
Charlestown, RI
Pop: 7,831
02822 standard
Exeter, RI
Pop: 6,111

Related Areas

Washington County Narragansett, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02882 in? ▼
ZIP code 02882 (Narragansett) 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 02882? ▼
ZIP code 02882 in Narragansett, RI has a population of 14,184 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02882? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02882 is $95,721, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02882? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02882 is $749,700, which is 170% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02882? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02882 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02882? ▼
ZIP code 02882 has 399 business establishments employing approximately 3,481 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02882? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02882 are: Accommodation and food services (71), Retail trade (51), Other services (except public administration) (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02882? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02882 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 318%. 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 02882? ▼
In ZIP code 02882, 76.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.3% 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 02882? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02882 is 27.8 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 02882? ▼
In ZIP code 02882, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02882? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02882 is 20.6% 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.