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 High-density area
- $95,721
- Median income Above-median income area
- $749,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02882 (Narragansett, RI) rose +10.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 377.8 in 2023 to 417.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,992. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $749,700 (64% above the average Rhode Island ZIP), while 69.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,705.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 02882 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 02882
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Narragansett, RI
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$54,992
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02882 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Narragansett, 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)
$95,721 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
9,050housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 02840
Newport (02840)
23,335 residents
- 02879
Wakefield (02879)
20,371 residents
- 02882
Narragansett (02882)
14,184 residents
- 02881 7,841
Kingston (02881)
7,841 residents
- 02874 5,860
Saunderstown (02874)
5,860 residents
- 02835 5,405
Jamestown (02835)
5,405 residents
- 02892 4,988
West Kingston (02892)
4,988 residents
- 02841 1,392
Newport (02841)
1,392 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02882 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02882 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02841
Newport (02841)
$181,458 median income
- 02874
Saunderstown (02874)
$159,861 median income
- 02835
Jamestown (02835)
$140,625 median income
- 02892
West Kingston (02892)
$135,809 median income
- 02879
Wakefield (02879)
$112,231 median income
- 02882
Narragansett (02882)
$95,721 median income
- 02840
Newport (02840)
$86,250 median income
- 02881 $56,472
Kingston (02881)
$56,472 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02882, 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 (14,184 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 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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