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West Warwick, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02893

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

29,630
1,460/sq mi
$77,608
Median income
$330,800
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Warwick pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1,460
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02893 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02893 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, with 29,630 residents across 20.3 square miles, a density of 1,460 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02893 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,608 (24% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $44,795. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $330,800 (28% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,303 monthly, and 57.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 02893

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Warwick, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02893.

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 02893, West 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

29,630

Population

20.3

Area (sq mi)

1,460

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02893?

42.8

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 82.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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

How ZIP 02893 ranks nationally

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

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

$77,608 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

Owner 57.0%
Renter 43.0%

$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

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ZIP 02893 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 02893 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 02893 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 02893 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Kent County

02816 standard
Coventry, RI
Pop: 32,611
02886 standard
Warwick, RI
Pop: 29,269
02889 standard
Warwick, RI
Pop: 28,217
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 West Warwick, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02893 in? ▼
ZIP code 02893 (West 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 02893? ▼
ZIP code 02893 in West Warwick, RI has a population of 29,630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02893? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02893 is $77,608, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02893? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02893 is $330,800, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02893? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02893 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02893? ▼
ZIP code 02893 has 532 business establishments employing approximately 7,672 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02893? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02893 are: Retail trade (85), Construction (74), Accommodation and food services (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02893? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02893 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. 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 02893? ▼
In ZIP code 02893, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 02893? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02893 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02893? ▼
In ZIP code 02893, approximately 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02893? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02893 is 9.6% 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.