ZIP Code 02893
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West Warwick · Kent County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 29,630
- Median income
- $77,608
- Median home value
- $330,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.4%
- Land area
- 20.3 sq mi
1,460/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.8
New York
ZIP code 02893 in West Warwick, Rhode Island has a population of 29,630. The median household income is $77,608, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $330,800, 19% above the US average. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02893 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.3 square miles in West Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 29,630 residents, producing a population density of 1,460 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 02893 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02893 sits at $77,608 (24% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $44,795. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $330,800 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,303 per month, and 57.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02893 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 02893 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 02893
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02893.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Construction
Construction
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 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 02893, West 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
29,630
Population
20.3
Area (sq mi)
1,460
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02893?
42.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
9.2%
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?
$77,608
Median Household Income
-24% vs state
$44,795
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 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?
15,269
Total Housing Units
14,361
Occupied Units
908
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$330,800
Median Home Value
-28% vs state
$1,303
Median Rent
1968
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
322
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+222%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02893 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 204 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 233 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 268 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 305 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 322 |
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 532 business establishments in ZIP 02893, employing approximately 7,672 people with a combined annual payroll of $513,953,000.
532
Businesses
7,672
Employees
$514.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 85 | 16.0% |
| Construction | 74 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.9% |
| Information | 8 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
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 02893 vs 02886 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02886 | Warwick, RI | 29,269 | 3.0 mi |
| 02921 | Cranston, RI | 12,361 | 4.4 mi |
| 02818 | East Greenwich, RI | 18,082 | 4.0 mi |
| 02816 | Coventry, RI | 32,611 | 5.4 mi |
| 02920 | Cranston, RI | 37,547 | 5.4 mi |
| 02831 | Hope, RI | 3,515 | 5.3 mi |
| 02889 | Warwick, RI | 28,217 | 6.4 mi |
| 02919 | Johnston, RI | 28,790 | 8.9 mi |
| 02888 | Warwick, RI | 19,912 | 6.4 mi |
| 02910 | Cranston, RI | 21,000 | 6.7 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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