Zip Code 02830

RI · Population: 6,766

B+
70/100
93
A+
Safety
95
A+
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
36
D
Jobs
Zip 02830, RI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02830

Zip code 02830 is located in Rhode Island and is home to approximately 6,766 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $118,790 and home values around $372,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 31.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average.

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
$118,790
Home Value
$372,100
Rent
$892/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
31.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
Owner-Occupied
77.1%
Rent Burden
9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability95A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy36DLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).