Warwick, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02886
Kent County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,269
- 758/sq mi High-density area
- $92,047
- Median income Above-median income area
- $366,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Warwick pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 758
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02886 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 02886 (Warwick, RI) rose +12.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.6 in 2023 to 319.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02886 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, with 29,269 residents across 38.6 square miles, a density of 758 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02886 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,047 (10% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,732. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $366,400 (20% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), and median rent is $1,390; owner occupancy is 64.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 02886 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 02886
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warwick, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02886.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
251 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
243 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
196 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
142 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
139 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 02886, Warwick, 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
29,269
Population
38.6
Area (sq mi)
758
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02886?
41.3
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
6.4%
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?
$92,047
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$47,732
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02886 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Warwick, 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)
$92,047 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
13,648housing units
13,648
Total Housing Units
13,154
Occupied Units
494
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$366,400
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,390
Median Rent
1966
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
+12.6%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02886 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 199 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 226 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 263 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 284 |
| 2024 | +12.6% | 319 |
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 1,592 business establishments in ZIP 02886, employing approximately 32,632 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,890,001,000.
1,592
Businesses
32,632
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 251 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 243 | 15.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 196 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 142 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 139 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 106 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 103 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 89 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 70 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 64 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 60 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 34 | 2.1% |
| Information | 32 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 14 | 0.9% |
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 02886 vs 02893 →
ZIP 02886 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02909
Providence (02909)
43,540 residents
- 02920
Cranston (02920)
37,547 residents
- 02893
West Warwick (02893)
29,630 residents
- 02886
Warwick (02886)
29,269 residents
- 02889
Warwick (02889)
28,217 residents
- 02907
Providence (02907)
27,445 residents
- 02852
North Kingstown (02852)
22,551 residents
- 02910
Cranston (02910)
21,000 residents
- 02888
Warwick (02888)
19,912 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02886 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02886 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02921
Cranston (02921)
$147,204 median income
- 02818
East Greenwich (02818)
$139,217 median income
- 02852
North Kingstown (02852)
$118,643 median income
- 02886
Warwick (02886)
$92,047 median income
- 02888
Warwick (02888)
$91,867 median income
- 02910
Cranston (02910)
$90,698 median income
- 02889
Warwick (02889)
$83,946 median income
- 02920
Cranston (02920)
$80,717 median income
- 02893
West Warwick (02893)
$77,608 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02886 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02893 | West Warwick, RI | 29,630 | 3.0 mi |
| 02889 | Warwick, RI | 28,217 | 3.4 mi |
| 02920 | Cranston, RI | 37,547 | 4.3 mi |
| 02888 | Warwick, RI | 19,912 | 3.9 mi |
| 02910 | Cranston, RI | 21,000 | 5.0 mi |
| 02818 | East Greenwich, RI | 18,082 | 4.7 mi |
| 02921 | Cranston, RI | 12,361 | 4.9 mi |
| 02852 | North Kingstown, RI | 22,551 | 8.2 mi |
| 02909 | Providence, RI | 43,540 | 7.9 mi |
| 02907 | Providence, RI | 27,445 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02886, 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 (29,269 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 02886 in?
ZIP code 02886 (Warwick) is located in Kent County, Rhode Island. Kent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kent-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02886?
ZIP code 02886 in Warwick, RI has a population of 29,269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02886?
The median household income in ZIP 02886 is $92,047, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02886?
The median home value in ZIP 02886 is $366,400, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02886?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02886 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02886?
ZIP code 02886 has 1,592 business establishments employing approximately 32,632 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02886?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02886 are: Retail trade (251), Health care and social assistance (243), Professional, scientific, and technical services (196). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02886?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02886 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 02886?
In ZIP code 02886, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 02886?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02886 is 22.5 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 02886?
In ZIP code 02886, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02886?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02886 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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