NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02885

RI · Population: 11,117

B+
74/100
95
A+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
55
C+
Jobs
Zip 02885, RI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02885

Zip code 02885 is located in Rhode Island and is home to approximately 11,117 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $81,575 and home values around $356,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 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
$81,575
Home Value
$356,300
Rent
$1,138/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
33.3%
Unemployment
6%
Owner-Occupied
59%
Rent Burden
16.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy55C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).