02881 ZIP Code – Kingston, Rhode Island
ZIP code 02881 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Kingston, Rhode Island, within Washington County with a population of approximately 7,177 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $62,829, which is below the Rhode Island average and near the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $461,400, well above the national average, with 44.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,419 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 51% single-family (decreasing), 46% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 9.6%, well above the national average. An estimated 35.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 82.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Neighboring ZIP codes include 02874, 02879, 02892.
ZIP Code 02881 Data
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ZIP 02881 vs. Rhode Island vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02881 | RI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,177 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $92k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $461k | $382k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,419 | $1,325 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 19.8 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 35.4% | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 82.7% | 40.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02874 – Saunderstown
- 02879 – Wakefield
- 02892 – West Kingston
- 02836 – Kenyon
- 02882 – Narragansett
- 02875 – Shannock
- 02812 – Carolina
- 02835 – Jamestown
- 02898 – Wyoming
- 02822 – Exeter
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02874 | SAUNDERSTOWN | 6,376 | $136,473 |
| 02879 | WAKEFIELD | 22,369 | $112,409 |
| 02892 | WEST KINGSTON | 5,920 | $130,875 |
| 02836 | KENYON | 87 | $25,658 |
| 02882 | NARRAGANSETT | 13,238 | $90,507 |