ZIP Code 02889, Rhode Island
ZIP Code 02889 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 02889 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Kent County, Rhode Island. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 27,516. The land area covers 8.46 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,516 | ±1,156 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 45.4 yrs | ±2.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 11,480 | ±475 | 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 | 11,994 | ±467 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,480 | ±475 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 514 | ±165 |
| Median Home Value | $336,000 | ±$8,369 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,326 | ±$206 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,946 | ±$7,631 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,402 | ±$2,855 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,581 | ±537 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 13,928 | ±850 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.3% | ±1.4% |
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 | 06-12 | Fall River, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Fall River, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fall River, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Berkley, MA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Dighton, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Fall River, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Somerset, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Dighton, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Dighton, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | North Dighton, 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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Community College of Rhode Island
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College | 5.4 mi away | 400 East Ave, Warwick, RI, 02886-1807 |
4018251000
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WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 600 SANDY LANE, WARWICK, RI, 02889 |
(401) 739-5440
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Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island
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College Vocational | 5.6 mi away | 30 Chapel View Blvd., Suite 100, Cranston, RI, 02920 |
4019469920
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CONIMICUT BRANCH
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 55 BEACH AVENUE, WARWICK, RI, 02889 |
(401) 737-6546
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COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston
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College Vocational | 5.7 mi away | 1279 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920 |
4014633633
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APPONAUG BRANCH
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 3267 POST ROAD, WARWICK, RI, 02886 |
(401) 739-6411
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Motoring Technical Training Institute
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College Vocational | 6.8 mi away | 1241 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, 02771 |
5083366611
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BARRINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 281 COUNTY ROAD, BARRINGTON, RI, 02806 |
(401) 247-1920
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Roger Williams University School of Law
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College | 6.9 mi away | Ten Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, 02809-5171 |
4012544500
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RIVERSIDE BRANCH
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 475 BULLOCKS POINT AVENUE, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI, 02915 |
(401) 433-4877
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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 PROVIDENCE T F GREEN AP, RI US, located 3.2 miles from ZCTA5 02889. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.3° | 22.1° | 30.2° | 3.96" | 10.3" |
| February | 40.5° | 23.5° | 32.0° | 3.44" | 10.5" |
| March | 47.7° | 30.2° | 38.9° | 4.90" | 6.4" |
| April | 58.9° | 39.6° | 49.3° | 4.29" | 0.6" |
| May | 68.9° | 49.2° | 59.1° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.7° | 58.8° | 68.2° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.6° | 65.2° | 74.4° | 2.91" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.2° | 63.9° | 73.0° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.8° | 56.5° | 65.6° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.8° | 45.1° | 54.4° | 4.18" | 0.2" |
| November | 53.2° | 35.8° | 44.5° | 4.27" | 1.0" |
| December | 43.4° | 27.6° | 35.5° | 4.65" | 7.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick city | City | 2.2 mi | — |
| East Providence city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Cranston city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Providence city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Ocean Grove CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
| Tiverton CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 02889. • 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.