ZIP Code 02889
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Warwick · Kent County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 28,217
- Median income
- $83,946
- Median home value
- $336,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.1%
- Land area
- 22.5 sq mi
1,253/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.4
New York
ZIP code 02889 in Warwick, Rhode Island has a population of 28,217. The median household income is $83,946, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $336,000, 21% above the US average. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02889 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.5 square miles in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 28,217 residents, producing a population density of 1,253 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02889 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02889 sits at $83,946 (18% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $44,402. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $336,000 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,326 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02889 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 02889 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02889
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02889.
- Construction
Construction
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02889, Warwick, RI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
28,217
Population
22.5
Area (sq mi)
1,253
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02889?
45.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
7.4%
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?
$83,946
Median Household Income
-18% vs state
$44,402
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,994
Total Housing Units
11,480
Occupied Units
514
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$336,000
Median Home Value
-26% vs state
$1,326
Median Rent
1960
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
+13.6%
YoY Change (2024)
328
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+228%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02889 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 207 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 237 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 272 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 288 |
| 2024 | +13.6% | 328 |
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 414 business establishments in ZIP 02889, employing approximately 3,271 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,828,000.
414
Businesses
3,271
Employees
$129.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 77 | 18.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 14.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
| Information | 3 | 0.7% |
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 02889 vs 02888 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02888 | Warwick, RI | 19,912 | 3.1 mi |
| 02886 | Warwick, RI | 29,269 | 3.4 mi |
| 02905 | Providence, RI | 25,223 | 5.6 mi |
| 02910 | Cranston, RI | 21,000 | 5.3 mi |
| 02915 | Riverside, RI | 16,897 | 5.4 mi |
| 02806 | Barrington, RI | 16,310 | 4.8 mi |
| 02907 | Providence, RI | 27,445 | 6.6 mi |
| 02903 | Providence, RI | 10,780 | 7.8 mi |
| 02912 | Providence, RI | 1,370 | 8.3 mi |
| 02893 | West Warwick, RI | 29,630 | 6.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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