| ZIP Code | 02817 |
|---|---|
| City | West Greenwich |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 465 ft |
| Latitude | 41.628605 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.658874 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 1.7% ▼ 83% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.6% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.8% ▲ 58% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 84 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,027 (22.1%) |
| Some College | 646 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 724 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 488 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,674 (36.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $137,485 ▲ 80% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $500,500 ▲ 80% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,977/mo ↓ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,509 |
| Vacant Units | 108 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,509 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 108 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 02817 is located in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, within Kent County. With a population of 6,598, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.7 years. Economically, 02817 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $137,485 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02817 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $500,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,977 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 02817 is primarily White (84.46%). Residents are well-educated — 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.7%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02817 stands at 7.8%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 02817 in West Greenwich, RI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,598 residents, a median household income of $137,485, and a median home value of $500,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.