Zip Code 02839

RI · Population: 1,598

B
68/100
93
A+
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
71
B+
Jobs
Zip 02839, RI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02839

Zip code 02839 is located in Rhode Island and is home to approximately 1,598 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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.

The median household income here is $95,154, with home values near $311,000 and rents around $1,643/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 32.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

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
$95,154
Home Value
$311,000
Rent
$1,643/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
32.9%
Unemployment
2.4%
Owner-Occupied
74.5%
Rent Burden
20.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy71B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).