ZIP Code 02882

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Narragansett · Washington County · Rhode Island

Population
14,184

428/sq mi

Median income
$95,721

▲ 25% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$749,700

▲ 170% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
64.3%

Median age 46.2

Land area
33.1 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 02882 vs 02879 →

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

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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.

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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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