| ZIP Code | 02827 |
|---|---|
| City | Greene |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 493 ft |
| Latitude | 41.698748 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.739118 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.89 |
| Below Poverty | 2.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.6% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 69% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 24 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 375 (22.5%) |
| Some College | 229 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 246 (14.7%) |
| Bachelors | 236 (14.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 558 (33.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $135,139 ▲ 77% above avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $379,800 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,677/mo ↑ 146% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 843 |
| Vacant Units | 10 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 843 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 10 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
ZIP code 02827 is located in Greene, Rhode Island, within Kent County. With a population of 2,441, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 02827 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $135,139 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02827 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $379,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,677 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 94.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 02827 is primarily White (90.00%). Residents are well-educated — 47.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.0%. Household income has grown by 63% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02827 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 02827 in Greene, RI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,441 residents, a median household income of $135,139, and a median home value of $379,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.