| ZIP Code | 02816 |
|---|---|
| City | Coventry |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 336 ft |
| Latitude | 41.696499 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.622662 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.1% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 271 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,990 (29.7%) |
| Some College | 2,518 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 2,695 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 3,245 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,856 (33.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,941 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $317,400 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,168/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,505 |
| Vacant Units | 838 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,505 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 838 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 02816 is located in Coventry, Rhode Island, within Kent County. With a population of 33,246, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44 years. Economically, 02816 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,941 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02816 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $317,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,168 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 02816 is primarily White (89.76%). Residents are well-educated — 47.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02816 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 02816 in Coventry, RI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 33,246 residents, a median household income of $97,941, and a median home value of $317,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.