Zip Code 02857

RI · Population: 8,031

B+
72/100
93
A+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
63
B
Jobs
Zip 02857, RI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02857

Zip code 02857 is located in Rhode Island and is home to approximately 8,031 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), 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 $106,250 and home values around $375,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 39.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.1%, 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
$106,250
Home Value
$375,800
Rent
$1,460/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
39.6%
Unemployment
3.1%
Owner-Occupied
84.9%
Rent Burden
16.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy63BLower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).