NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02817

RI · Population: 6,535

B+
75/100
98
A+
Safety
77
B+
Affordability
86
A
Quality of Life
38
D
Jobs
Zip 02817, RI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02817

Zip code 02817 is located in Rhode Island and is home to approximately 6,535 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $119,137 and home values around $447,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 35.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 8.7% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$119,137
Home Value
$447,100
Rent
$1,995/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
35.4%
Unemployment
8.7%
Owner-Occupied
83.8%
Rent Burden
20.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability77B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life86AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy38DLower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).