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Warwick, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02888

Kent County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,912
1,296/sq mi
$91,867
Median income
$350,000
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Warwick pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
1,296
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02888 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02888 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, home to 19,912 residents across 15.4 square miles, a density of 1,296 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02888 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,867 (10% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $46,319. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $350,000 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,271 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 02888 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 02888

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warwick, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02888.

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 02888, 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

19,912

Population

15.4

Area (sq mi)

1,296

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02888?

43.6

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$91,867

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$46,319

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02888 ranks nationally

Warwick, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,867 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,893

Total Housing Units

8,574

Occupied Units

319

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$350,000

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,271

Median Rent

1955

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

327

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+227%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02888 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 206
2021 +14.8% 236
2022 +16.6% 275
2023 +8.8% 299
2024 +9.1% 327

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 671 business establishments in ZIP 02888, employing approximately 7,556 people with a combined annual payroll of $427,361,000.

671

Businesses

7,556

Employees

$427.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 82 12.2%
Retail trade 79 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 79 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 74 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 10.9%
Wholesale trade 59 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 45 6.7%
Manufacturing 35 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 4.8%
Finance and insurance 24 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.3%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.9%
Information 5 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 02888 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 02888 ranks #7 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 02888 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 02888 ranks #3 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
02905 Providence, RI 25,223 2.7 mi
02910 Cranston, RI 21,000 2.3 mi
02889 Warwick, RI 28,217 3.1 mi
02907 Providence, RI 27,445 3.5 mi
02903 Providence, RI 10,780 4.8 mi
02920 Cranston, RI 37,547 3.1 mi
02912 Providence, RI 1,370 5.3 mi
02915 Riverside, RI 16,897 3.7 mi
02886 Warwick, RI 29,269 3.9 mi
02806 Barrington, RI 16,310 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kent County

02816 standard
Coventry, RI
Pop: 32,611
02893 standard
West Warwick, RI
Pop: 29,630
02886 standard
Warwick, RI
Pop: 29,269
02889 standard
Warwick, RI
Pop: 28,217
02818 standard
East Greenwich, RI
Pop: 18,082
02817 standard
West Greenwich, RI
Pop: 6,135

Related Areas

Kent County Warwick, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02888 in? ▼
ZIP code 02888 (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 02888? ▼
ZIP code 02888 in Warwick, RI has a population of 19,912 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02888? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02888 is $91,867, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02888? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02888 is $350,000, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02888? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02888 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02888? ▼
ZIP code 02888 has 671 business establishments employing approximately 7,556 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02888? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02888 are: Construction (82), Retail trade (79), Other services (except public administration) (79). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02888? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02888 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 02888? ▼
In ZIP code 02888, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 02888? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02888 is 24.3 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 02888? ▼
In ZIP code 02888, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02888? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02888 is 8.2% 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.