Warren, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02885
Bristol County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,627
- 669/sq mi High-density area
- $90,729
- Median income Above-median income area
- $395,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Warren pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 669
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02885 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 02885 (Warren, RI) rose +16.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 270.1 in 2023 to 315.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02885 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, home to 10,627 residents across 15.9 square miles, a density of 669 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02885 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,729 (11% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,007. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $395,700 (13% below the average Rhode Island ZIP) and median rent is $1,363; 61.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Bristol County, so 02885 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 02885
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warren, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02885.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 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 02885, Warren, 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
10,627
Population
15.9
Area (sq mi)
669
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02885?
49.0
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
10.9%
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?
$90,729
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$53,007
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02885 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Warren, 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)
$90,729 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
5,607housing units
5,607
Total Housing Units
5,145
Occupied Units
462
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$395,700
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,363
Median Rent
1950
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
+16.7%
YoY Change (2024)
315
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+215%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02885 have increased 16.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 198 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 225 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 256 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 270 |
| 2024 | +16.7% | 315 |
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 405 business establishments in ZIP 02885, employing approximately 3,691 people with a combined annual payroll of $176,575,000.
405
Businesses
3,691
Employees
$176.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 13.1% |
| Construction | 50 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.5% |
| Information | 9 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
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 02885 vs 02809 →
ZIP 02885 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02720
Fall River (02720)
30,287 residents
- 02809
Bristol (02809)
22,938 residents
- 02871
Portsmouth (02871)
17,171 residents
- 02724
Fall River (02724)
16,908 residents
- 02915
Riverside (02915)
16,897 residents
- 02806
Barrington (02806)
16,310 residents
- 02777
Swansea (02777)
15,840 residents
- 02726
Somerset (02726)
15,534 residents
- 02769 11,608
Rehoboth (02769)
11,608 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02885 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02885 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02806
Barrington (02806)
$153,198 median income
- 02769
Rehoboth (02769)
$138,214 median income
- 02725
Somerset (02725)
$129,253 median income
- 02871
Portsmouth (02871)
$116,831 median income
- 02777
Swansea (02777)
$116,364 median income
- 02726
Somerset (02726)
$111,046 median income
- 02809
Bristol (02809)
$97,764 median income
- 02885
Warren (02885)
$90,729 median income
- 02915
Riverside (02915)
$84,414 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02885 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02809 | Bristol, RI | 22,938 | 3.2 mi |
| 02806 | Barrington, RI | 16,310 | 2.9 mi |
| 02777 | Swansea, MA | 15,840 | 3.3 mi |
| 02725 | Somerset, MA | 2,631 | 4.2 mi |
| 02724 | Fall River, MA | 16,908 | 5.3 mi |
| 02769 | Rehoboth, MA | 11,608 | 8.0 mi |
| 02915 | Riverside, RI | 16,897 | 5.6 mi |
| 02720 | Fall River, MA | 30,287 | 7.5 mi |
| 02871 | Portsmouth, RI | 17,171 | 10.0 mi |
| 02726 | Somerset, MA | 15,534 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02885, 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 (10,627 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 02885 in?
ZIP code 02885 (Warren) is located in Bristol County, Rhode Island. Bristol County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bristol-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02885?
ZIP code 02885 in Warren, RI has a population of 10,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02885?
The median household income in ZIP 02885 is $90,729, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02885?
The median home value in ZIP 02885 is $395,700, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02885?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02885 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02885?
ZIP code 02885 has 405 business establishments employing approximately 3,691 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02885?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02885 are: Accommodation and food services (53), Construction (50), Retail trade (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02885?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02885 increased by 16.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 02885?
In ZIP code 02885, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.4% 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 02885?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02885 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02885?
In ZIP code 02885, approximately 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02885?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02885 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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