NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02888

RI · Population: 18,443

B+
78/100
95
A+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
61
B
Jobs
Zip 02888, RI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02888

Zip code 02888 is located in Rhode Island and is home to approximately 18,443 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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 $81,505 and home values around $291,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 32.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.2%, 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
$81,505
Home Value
$291,100
Rent
$1,180/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
32.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
Owner-Occupied
78.6%
Rent Burden
17.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy61BLower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).