ZIP Code 02892
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West Kingston · Washington County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 4,988
- Median income
- $135,809
- Median home value
- $490,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 51.3%
- Land area
- 71.0 sq mi
70/sq mi
▲ 78% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 76% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.4
New York
ZIP code 02892 in West Kingston, Rhode Island has a population of 4,988. The median household income is $135,809, which is 78% above the national average. Median home value is $490,600, 76% above the US average. 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02892 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 71.0 square miles in West Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 4,988 residents, producing a population density of 70 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 02892 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02892 sits at $135,809 (33% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $55,936. The poverty rate stands at 1.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $490,600 (7% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 96.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02892 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 02892 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 02892
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02892.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 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 02892, West Kingston, 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
4,988
Population
71.0
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02892?
44.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
2.8%
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?
$135,809
Median Household Income
+33% vs state
$55,936
Per Capita Income
1.2%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,077
Total Housing Units
1,965
Occupied Units
112
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$490,600
Median Home Value
+7% vs state
1987
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02892 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 190 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 213 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 250 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 277 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 294 |
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 121 business establishments in ZIP 02892, employing approximately 3,021 people with a combined annual payroll of $388,470,000.
121
Businesses
3,021
Employees
$388.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 38 | 31.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 4.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 4.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.5% |
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 02892 vs 02836 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02836 | Kenyon, RI | 136 | 3.3 mi |
| 02812 | Carolina, RI | 1,497 | 3.2 mi |
| 02875 | Shannock, RI | 307 | 3.5 mi |
| 02881 | Kingston, RI | 7,841 | 4.0 mi |
| 02898 | Wyoming, RI | 1,696 | 4.3 mi |
| 02822 | Exeter, RI | 6,111 | 5.3 mi |
| 02879 | Wakefield, RI | 20,371 | 5.7 mi |
| 02832 | Hope Valley, RI | 4,608 | 6.7 mi |
| 02874 | Saunderstown, RI | 5,860 | 6.8 mi |
| 02894 | Wood River Junction, RI | 722 | 6.3 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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