West Kingston, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02892
Washington County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,988
- 70/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $135,809
- Median income Above-median income area
- $490,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Kingston pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 70
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02892 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 02892 (West Kingston, RI) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 276.8 in 2023 to 293.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02892 covers 71.0 square miles in West Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,988 residents on file, a density of 70 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02892 skews affluent, with a median household income of $135,809 (33% above the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,936. The poverty rate is 1.2%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $490,600 (7% above the average Rhode Island ZIP); 96.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 02892 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 02892
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Kingston, RI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$55,936
Per Capita Income
1.2%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02892 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
West Kingston, 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)
$135,809 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
2,077housing units
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 ZIP avg
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 02892 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02879
Wakefield (02879)
20,371 residents
- 02881 7,841
Kingston (02881)
7,841 residents
- 02822 6,111
Exeter (02822)
6,111 residents
- 02874 5,860
Saunderstown (02874)
5,860 residents
- 02892 4,988
West Kingston (02892)
4,988 residents
- 02832 4,608
Hope Valley (02832)
4,608 residents
- 02898 1,696
Wyoming (02898)
1,696 residents
- 02812 1,497
Carolina (02812)
1,497 residents
- 02894 722
Wood River Junction (02894)
722 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02892 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02892 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02874
Saunderstown (02874)
$159,861 median income
- 02892
West Kingston (02892)
$135,809 median income
- 02898
Wyoming (02898)
$119,038 median income
- 02822
Exeter (02822)
$112,813 median income
- 02879
Wakefield (02879)
$112,231 median income
- 02832
Hope Valley (02832)
$105,976 median income
- 02812
Carolina (02812)
$104,934 median income
- 02881 $56,472
Kingston (02881)
$56,472 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02892 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02892, 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 (4,988 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 02892 in?
ZIP code 02892 (West Kingston) is located in Washington County, Rhode Island. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02892?
ZIP code 02892 in West Kingston, RI has a population of 4,988 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02892?
The median household income in ZIP 02892 is $135,809, which is 78% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02892?
The median home value in ZIP 02892 is $490,600, which is 76% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02892?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02892 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02892?
ZIP code 02892 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 3,021 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02892?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02892 are: Construction (38), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17), Retail trade (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02892?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02892 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 02892?
In ZIP code 02892, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02892?
In ZIP code 02892, approximately 96.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02892?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02892 is 1.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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