County

Kent County, RI

9 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Rhode Island

👥170,588Population
💰$94,049Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$350,106Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓46.5%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 1.8%Asian: 2.9%Other: 3.7%Race
White84.7%
Hispanic6.4%
Black1.8%
Asian2.9%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads46.5% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1,409 (1.2%)
HS Graduate31,692 (26.4%)
Some College14,738 (12.3%)
Associates16,507 (13.8%)
Bachelors13,326 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree42,324 (35.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 35.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College12.3%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate35.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,049 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$350,106 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,298/mo
Total Housing Units76,316
Vacant Units3,576

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Kent County, RI

Kent County is located in Rhode Island and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 170,588 residents. With a median age of 43.73, it is a middle-aged county.

Kent County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $94,049 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.3% is well below the national average.

Housing in Kent County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $350,106 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,298. Homeownership rates are high at 72.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Kent County are primarily White (84.68%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Kent County, RI is a middle-income area in Rhode Island. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Kent County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
02816 Coventry 33,246 $97,941 $317,400 $1,168 4.3% 47.1%
02818 East Greenwich 19,869 $120,952 $564,800 $1,384 3.7% 68.1%
02827 Greene 2,441 $135,139 $379,800 $2,677 1.5% 47.6%
02886 Warwick 30,925 $91,037 $334,400 $1,300 3.3% 51.1%
02888 Warwick 18,951 $88,750 $318,100 $1,218 4.9% 43.3%
02889 Warwick 27,533 $85,617 $299,900 $1,216 6.3% 38.5%
02817 West Greenwich 6,598 $137,485 $500,500 $1,977 7.8% 46.6%
02893 West Warwick 31,025 $73,903 $293,100 $1,249 4.9% 36.4%