02888 ZIP Code
Warwick, Rhode island
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02888 |
| City/Town: | Warwick |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Rhode island |
| Population: | 18,443 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,505 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,915 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,990 |
| Median Home Value: | $291,100 |
| Land Area: | 5.9 sq miles
15.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7482, -71.4079 |
Population Information (02888 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,443 | -- |
| Male: | 9,011 | 48.9% |
| Female: | 9,432 | 51.1% |
| Median Age: | 45.2 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 978 | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 674 | 3.7% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,124 | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 802 | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 645 | 3.5% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,752 | 14.9% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,206 | 12.0% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,442 | 13.2% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,597 | 8.7% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,705 | 9.2% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,186 | 11.9% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 867 | 4.7% |
| 85 years and over: | 465 | 2.5% |
Housing Information (02888 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $291,100 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,180 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 8,990 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,602 | 95.7% |
| Vacant housing units: | 388 | 4.3% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,761 | 78.6% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,841 | 21.4% |
Educational Attainment (02888 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,220 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 264 | 1.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 307 | 2.2% |
| High school graduate: | 4,125 | 29.0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,294 | 23.2% |
| Associate degree: | 1,626 | 11.4% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,593 | 18.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,011 | 14.1% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.4% |
Income Information (02888 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,505 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,930 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,842 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,915 / yr. |
Employment (02888 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,390 | -- |
| Employed: | 9,829 | 94.8% |
| Unemployed: | 544 | 5.2% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,134 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,009 | 81.5% |
| Government workers: | 1,419 | 14.4% |
| Self-employed: | 384 | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.2% |
Race & Ethnicity (02888 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,675 | 85.0% |
| Black or African American: | 1,137 | 6.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 74 | 0.4% |
| Asian: | 192 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 431 | 2.3% |
| Two or more races: | 934 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 926 | 5.0% |
| Mexican: | 1,261 | 6.8% |
| Puerto Rican: | 144 | 0.8% |
| Cuban: | 403 | 2.2% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 41 | 0.2% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 673 | 3.6% |
Income Distribution (02888 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 349 | 4.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 387 | 4.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 305 | 3.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 661 | 7.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 915 | 10.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,378 | 16.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,250 | 14.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,810 | 21.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 937 | 10.9% |
| $200,000 or more: | 610 | 7.1% |
Commute to Work (02888 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,066 | 82.1% |
| Carpooled: | 551 | 5.6% |
| Public transportation: | 126 | 1.3% |
| Walked: | 131 | 1.3% |
| Other means: | 36 | 0.4% |
| Worked from home: | 741 | 7.5% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- |
Industry (02888 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Construction: | 499 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing: | 907 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade: | 122 | 1.2% |
| Retail trade: | 1,212 | 12.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 400 | 4.1% |
| Information: | 68 | 0.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 832 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,168 | 11.9% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,969 | 30.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 603 | 6.1% |
| Other services: | 501 | 5.1% |
| Public administration: | 548 | 5.6% |
Poverty Status (02888 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.1% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (02888 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,502 | 94.9% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,554 | 73.5% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,603 | 35.8% |
| Without health insurance: | 924 | 5.0% |
Benefits & Assistance (02888 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,703 | 77.9% |
| Social Security income: | 3,036 | 35.3% |
| Retirement income: | 2,472 | 28.7% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 469 | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 227 | 2.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 897 | 10.4% |
Housing Types (02888 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,975 | 77.6% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 277 | 3.1% |
| 2 units: | 226 | 2.5% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 322 | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 105 | 1.2% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 360 | 4.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 643 | 7.2% |
| Mobile home: | 54 | 0.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 28 | 0.3% |
Year Structure Built (02888 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 137 | 1.5% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 239 | 2.7% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 362 | 4.0% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 556 | 6.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 851 | 9.5% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 978 | 10.9% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,425 | 27.0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,227 | 13.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,215 | 24.6% |
Bedrooms (02888 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 233 | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,072 | 11.9% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,586 | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,087 | 45.5% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 883 | 9.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 129 | 1.4% |
Heating Fuel (02888 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,208 | 60.5% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 181 | 2.1% |
| Electricity: | 567 | 6.6% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,501 | 29.1% |
| Coal or coke: | 10 | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 58 | 0.7% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 48 | 0.6% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.3% |
Vehicles Available (02888 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 345 | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,502 | 40.7% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,968 | 34.5% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,787 | 20.8% |
Home Value Distribution (02888 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 151 | 2.2% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 24 | 0.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 164 | 2.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 512 | 7.6% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,768 | 40.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,561 | 37.9% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 437 | 6.5% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 144 | 2.1% |
Housing Costs (02888 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,908 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $762 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,180 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.79 |
Households (02888 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,602 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,314 | 38.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,040 | 12.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,654 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,897 | 33.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,165 | 25.2% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,783 | 32.4% |
| Average household size: | 2.13 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.77 | -- |
Marital Status (02888 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,369 | -- |
| Never married: | 2,728 | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,408 | 46.2% |
| Separated: | 147 | 2.0% |
| Widowed: | 974 | 13.2% |
| Divorced: | 1,874 | 25.4% |
School Enrollment (02888 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,151 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 133 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten: | 113 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,334 | 42.3% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 713 | 22.6% |
| College or graduate school: | 858 | 27.2% |
Veterans & Disability (02888 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,137 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,287 | 8.5% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,426 | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,900 | 15.7% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 304 | 10.5% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,612 | 55.6% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 984 | 33.9% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02888 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,029 | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,095 | 11.4% |
| Same county: | 619 | 29.5% |
| Different county: | 1,375 | 65.6% |
| Different state: | 736 | 35.1% |
| Abroad: | 101 | 4.8% |
Place of Birth (02888 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,313 | 93.9% |
| Foreign born: | 225 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,130 | 502.2% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,130 | 502.2% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,130 | 502.2% |
| Asia: | 463 | 205.8% |
| Africa: | 83 | 36.9% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 509 | 226.2% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 5.8% |
Language Spoken at Home (02888 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,465 | -- |
| English only: | 15,854 | 90.8% |
| Language other than English: | 1,611 | 9.2% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 456 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 971 | 5.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 156 | 0.9% |
| Other languages: | 28 | 0.2% |
Computers & Internet (02888 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,602 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,838 | 91.1% |
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