ZIP Code 02838, Rhode Island
ZIP Code 02838 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 02838 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Providence County, Rhode Island. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,740. The land area covers 1.40 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,740 | ±752 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,310 | ±237 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,326 | ±236 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,310 | ±237 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 16 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $372,300 | ±$83,592 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,628 | ±$495 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,273 | ±$37,548 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,253 | ±$25,603 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | ±8.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 455 | ±319 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8% | ±8.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,904 | ±480 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±22.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Blackstone, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Attleboro, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | North Attleborough, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Plainville, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Franklin, MA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | Attleboro, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Attleboro, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Attleboro, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Norwood, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Plainville, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
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College | 1.9 mi away | 622 George Washington Hwy, Lincoln, RI, 02865 |
401334243043400
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LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 145 OLD RIVER ROAD, LINCOLN, RI, 02865 |
(401) 333-2422
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Bryant University
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College | 4.4 mi away | 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI, 02917-1291 |
4012326000
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WOONSOCKET HARRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 303 CLINTON STREET, WOONSOCKET, RI, 02895 |
(401) 769-9044
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New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island
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College Vocational | 7.0 mi away | 600 Moshassuck Valley Industrial Hwy, Pawtucket, RI, 02860 |
4017251220
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CUMBERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 1464 DIAMOND HILL ROAD, CUMBERLAND, RI, 02864 |
(401) 333-2552
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Rhode Island College
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College | 8.5 mi away | 600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence, RI, 02908 |
4014568000
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BLACKSTONE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 86 MAIN ST., BLACKSTONE, MA, 01504 |
(508) 883-1931
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Providence College
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College | 8.8 mi away | 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI, 02918-0001 |
4018651000
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NORTH SMITHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 20 MAIN STREET, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI, 02876 |
(401) 767-2780
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WOONSOCKET, RI US, located 1.4 miles from ZCTA5 02838. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.8° | 18.8° | 28.3° | 4.37" | 12.3" |
| February | 39.9° | 21.1° | 30.5° | 3.67" | 10.7" |
| March | 47.3° | 28.2° | 37.8° | 4.89" | 7.6" |
| April | 59.8° | 38.0° | 48.9° | 4.71" | 1.9" |
| May | 69.9° | 47.9° | 58.9° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.5° | 57.3° | 67.9° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.0° | 63.3° | 73.6° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.5° | 61.7° | 72.1° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.4° | 54.4° | 64.9° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.9° | 42.0° | 52.9° | 5.08" | 0.1" |
| November | 53.4° | 33.2° | 43.3° | 4.22" | 1.0" |
| December | 43.0° | 24.6° | 33.8° | 5.27" | 7.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Hill CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Woonsocket city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| Valley Falls CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Central Falls city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Greenville CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| North Attleborough Town city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 02838. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.