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 High-density area
- $91,867
- Median income Above-median income area
- $350,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02888 (Warwick, RI) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 299.4 in 2023 to 326.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,319. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $350,000 (23% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), and median rent is $1,271; owner occupancy is 80.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 02888 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 02888
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warwick, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02888.
- Construction
Construction
82 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
73 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02888?
43.6
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
8.6%
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?
$91,867
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$46,319
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02888 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)
$91,867 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
8,893housing units
8,893
Total Housing Units
8,574
Occupied Units
319
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$350,000
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02888 vs 02905 →
ZIP 02888 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02920
Cranston (02920)
37,547 residents
- 02886
Warwick (02886)
29,269 residents
- 02889
Warwick (02889)
28,217 residents
- 02907
Providence (02907)
27,445 residents
- 02905
Providence (02905)
25,223 residents
- 02910
Cranston (02910)
21,000 residents
- 02888
Warwick (02888)
19,912 residents
- 02915
Riverside (02915)
16,897 residents
- 02806
Barrington (02806)
16,310 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02888 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02888 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
- 02886
Warwick (02886)
$92,047 median income
- 02888
Warwick (02888)
$91,867 median income
- 02910
Cranston (02910)
$90,698 median income
- 02915
Riverside (02915)
$84,414 median income
- 02889
Warwick (02889)
$83,946 median income
- 02920
Cranston (02920)
$80,717 median income
- 02903
Providence (02903)
$64,476 median income
- 02905
Providence (02905)
$62,908 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02888, 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 (19,912 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 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.
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