Zip Code 02852

RI · Population: 23,382

B+
75/100
93
A+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
61
B
Jobs
Zip 02852, RI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02852

Zip code 02852 is located in Rhode Island and is home to approximately 23,382 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 $103,764 and home values around $419,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 46.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, 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
$103,764
Home Value
$419,400
Rent
$1,128/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
46.4%
Unemployment
3.3%
Owner-Occupied
74.4%
Rent Burden
13% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy61BLower 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).