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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
$90,729
Median income
$395,700
Median home value
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $53,007. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. Housing costs here run $395,700 for a typical home value (13% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,363 a month; 61.3% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 2 more sharing Bristol County, letting you compare 02885 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 02885

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warren, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02885.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02885?

49.0

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

$53,007

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02885 ranks nationally

Warren, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,729 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,607

Total Housing Units

5,145

Occupied Units

462

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.3%
Renter 38.7%

$395,700

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02885 ranks #0 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 02885 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 02885 ranks #8 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Bristol County

02809 standard
Bristol, RI
Pop: 22,938
02806 standard
Barrington, RI
Pop: 16,310

Related Areas

Bristol County Warren, RI Rhode Island

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.