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02879

Rhode Island · 21,802 residents · 39.5 sq mi
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With 21,802 people, ZIP 02879 is a ZIP code in Washington County. The median age is 49.4, about 10 years above the US median. This is an unusually credentialed place: 59% of adults have a four-year degree. Owners hold 78% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $564,700. 4% of residents were born outside the United States. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Washington County, 02879 ranks 6th by median household income.

$112,231
US average: $82,259
$59,265
US average: $44,673
$564,700
US average: $376,019
59.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
39.5 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.7%
Age 65+
29.2%
48.8%
51.2%
2.28 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(19,729)
Black1.9%(423)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(727)
Asian1.3%(275)
Other3%(648)
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Washington County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST6TH OF 16HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
02804$102,118
02807$83,190
02808$106,681
02812$104,934
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 02879?

ZIP code 02879 has about 21,802 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02879?

The typical household in ZIP code 02879 earns about $112,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 02879 expensive?

In ZIP code 02879, the median home is worth about $564,700, and the typical rent is about $1,281 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 02879?

About 59.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 02879 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02879?

About 8.2% of people in ZIP code 02879 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024