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Warwick, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02889

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

28,217
1,253/sq mi
$83,946
Median income
$336,000
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
1,253
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02889 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02889 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, with 28,217 residents across 22.5 square miles, a density of 1,253 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02889 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,946 (18% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $44,402. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.5%. The typical home here is valued at $336,000 (26% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,326 monthly, and 79.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 02889

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warwick, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02889.

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 02889, 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

28,217

Population

22.5

Area (sq mi)

1,253

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02889?

45.4

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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

How ZIP 02889 ranks nationally

Warwick, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,946 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$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

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ZIP 02889 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 02889 ranks #3 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 02889 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 02889 ranks #6 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
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

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
02888 standard
Warwick, RI
Pop: 19,912
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 02889 in? ▼
ZIP code 02889 (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 02889? ▼
ZIP code 02889 in Warwick, RI has a population of 28,217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02889? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02889 is $83,946, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02889? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02889 is $336,000, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02889? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02889 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02889? ▼
ZIP code 02889 has 414 business establishments employing approximately 3,271 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02889? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02889 are: Construction (77), Other services (except public administration) (60), Accommodation and food services (56). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02889? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02889 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. 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 02889? ▼
In ZIP code 02889, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 02889? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02889 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02889? ▼
In ZIP code 02889, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02889? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02889 is 9.4% 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.