Zip Code 02898

RI · Population: 1,857

A
87/100
93
A+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
Zip 02898, RI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02898

Zip code 02898 is located in Rhode Island and is home to approximately 1,857 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 87/100), 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 $111,167 and home values around $380,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 44.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1%.

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
$111,167
Home Value
$380,900
Rent
—
Median Age
45
College Educated
44.8%
Unemployment
1%
Owner-Occupied
96.9%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall87AWeighted 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).