NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02891

RI · Population: 22,026

B+
74/100
96
A+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
Zip 02891, RI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02891

Zip code 02891 is located in Rhode Island and is home to approximately 22,026 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 $89,243 and home values around $397,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 40.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$89,243
Home Value
$397,100
Rent
$1,289/mo
Median Age
52
College Educated
40.3%
Unemployment
7%
Owner-Occupied
73.6%
Rent Burden
17.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower 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).