Zip Code 02871

RI · Population: 17,748

B+
70/100
93
A+
Safety
64
B
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
57
C+
Jobs
Zip 02871, RI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02871

Zip code 02871 is located in Rhode Island and is home to approximately 17,748 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.

The median household income here is $107,360, with home values near $486,800 and rents around $1,731/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.6%, 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
$107,360
Home Value
$486,800
Rent
$1,731/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
59.6%
Unemployment
3.6%
Owner-Occupied
80.5%
Rent Burden
19.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability64BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy57C+Lower 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).