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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
$135,809
Median income
$490,600
Median home value
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $55,936. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02892, plus 6 more within Washington County, give a clearer read than the 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 02892

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Kingston, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02892.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02892?

44.4

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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

How ZIP 02892 ranks nationally

West Kingston, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$135,809 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.3%

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

Owner 96.1%
Renter 3.9%

$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

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ZIP 02892 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 02892 ranks #5 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 02892 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 02892 ranks #2 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

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North Kingstown, RI
Pop: 22,551
02891 standard
Westerly, RI
Pop: 21,198
02879 standard
Wakefield, RI
Pop: 20,371
02882 standard
Narragansett, RI
Pop: 14,184
02881 standard
Kingston, RI
Pop: 7,841
02813 standard
Charlestown, RI
Pop: 7,831

Related Areas

Washington County West Kingston, RI Rhode Island

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.