Zip Code 02874

RI · Population: 6,376

B+
75/100
93
A+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
Zip 02874, RI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02874

Zip code 02874 is located in Rhode Island and is home to approximately 6,376 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 $136,473 and home values around $575,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 62.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.9%, 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
$136,473
Home Value
$575,700
Rent
$1,875/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
62.8%
Unemployment
3.9%
Owner-Occupied
86.3%
Rent Burden
16.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower 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).