City

West Warwick, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Rhode Island

👥31,025Population
💰$73,903Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$293,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 1.3%Asian: 2.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White81.0%
Hispanic10.7%
Black1.3%
Asian2.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma538 (2.4%)
HS Graduate7,043 (32%)
Some College3,369 (15.3%)
Associates3,031 (13.8%)
Bachelors2,144 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree5,856 (26.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College15.3%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.5%Renter: 45.5%Tenure
Owner54.5%
Renter45.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,903 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$293,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,249/mo
Total Housing Units15,103
Vacant Units753

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About West Warwick, RI

West Warwick is a city in Rhode Island, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 31,025 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, West Warwick is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,903 is near the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in West Warwick is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $293,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,249 per month.

The population of West Warwick is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.03%).

West Warwick, RI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Rhode Island.

ZIP Codes in West Warwick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02893 31,025 $73,903 $293,100 $1,249 4.9% 36.4% 54.5%