Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.5% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,409 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 31,692 (26.4%) |
| Some College | 14,738 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 16,507 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 13,326 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 42,324 (35.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,049 ▲ 23% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $350,106 ▲ 26% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,298/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 76,316 |
| Vacant Units | 3,576 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |