02879 ZIP Code – Wakefield, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02879 is a large ZIP code located in Wakefield, Rhode Island, within Washington County with a population of approximately 22,369 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $112,409, which is above the Rhode Island average and well above the national figure. Median home values of $468,300 are well above the national average, with 78.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,268 is above the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.

At 6.3%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. About 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. An estimated 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 47.4, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 02882, 02881, 02836.

ZIP Code 02879 Data

Population 22,369

Median Household Income $112,409

Median Home Value $468,300

Median Rent $1,268

Median Age 47.4

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Poverty Rate 5.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.1%

County Washington County

State Rhode Island

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ZIP 02879 vs. Rhode Island vs. U.S.

Metric	ZIP 02879	RI Avg.	U.S. Avg.
Population	22k	13k	10k
Median Household Income	$112k	$92k	$73k
Median Home Value	$468k	$382k	$258k
Median Rent	$1,268	$1,325	$1,088
Median Age	47.4	43.0	43.2
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	4.6%	5.0%
Poverty Rate	5.8%	9.2%	13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	59.1%	40.1%	26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code	City	Population	Median Income
02882	NARRAGANSETT	13,238	$90,507
02881	KINGSTON	7,177	$62,829
02836	KENYON	87	$25,658
02875	SHANNOCK	176	$87,076
02892	WEST KINGSTON	5,920	$130,875