02881 ZIP Code — Kingston, RI

Washington County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02881 is located in Kingston, Rhode Island, within Washington County. It covers approximately 3.37 square miles and serves a population of 7,177 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02881

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $461,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $62,829. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 80% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02881 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,177

population

3.37

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02881 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02881

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02881. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kingston	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,177
Population density	2,130 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	3.37 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.4803
Longitude	-71.5190
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	401

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.1%	28.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	27.6%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	48.5%	33.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	6.2%	11.1%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,177

Population

2,130

People per sq mi

19.8

Median age

$62,829

Median household income

$14,295

Per capita income

$461,400

Median home value

$1,419

Median monthly rent

52.8%

Home ownership

25.4%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

675

Housing units

79.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

1,676

15–19

2,118

768

20–24

972

207

25–34

262

35–44

120

45–54

152

55–59

60–64

65–74

108

107

75–84

136

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	295	4.1%
18 and over	6,882	95.9%
65 and over	452	6.3%
Median age	19.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Asian 8.8%

Black or African American 5.7%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,554	74.9%
Asian	651	8.8%
Black or African American	420	5.7%
Two or more races	364	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	242	3.3%
Other race	118	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	64	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.1%	28.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	27.6%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	48.5%	33.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	6.2%	11.1%	7.7%

Under $10k 17.5%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 0.4%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.5%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	0.4%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$62,829

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 0.8%

$300k–$500k 72.1%

$500k–$1M 27.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$461,400
Median rent / month	$1,419
Owner occupied	52.8%
Renter occupied	47.2%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	57.4%
Large apartment buildings	5.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	16.8%
1970–1979	29.4%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	40.1%
2 vehicles	47.9%
3 or more	8.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.9%
Electricity	30.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Fuel oil	27.7%
Wood	0.7%
Solar	1.2%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	391	38.9%
Cohabiting couple	49	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	218	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	347	34.5%
Households with children under 18	189	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	303	30.1%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	83.7%	82.3%
Married	13.1%	11.1%
Separated	0.4%	0.6%
Widowed	1.6%	1.3%
Divorced	1.2%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 7.4%

Some college, no degree 8.9%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 59.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	79.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	0.1%
Elementary school	141	2.4%
High school	204	3.4%
College / grad school	5,602	94.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 26.5%

Retail trade 10.2%

Professional & management 8.8%

Information 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Other services 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Construction 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	27.9%
Sales & office	26.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	2.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.3%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	31.2%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 25.4%

Under 18 years 30.4%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 18.2%

Female-led households 49.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.5%
High blood pressure	14.2%
High cholesterol	14.4%
Diabetes	3.1%
Heart disease	2.0%
Stroke	1.0%
Asthma	13.7%
Arthritis	9.2%
Kidney disease	1.2%
Pulmonary disease	3.2%
Cancer	2.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.0%
Binge drinking	22.6%
No physical activity	16.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	8.4%
Poor mental health	21.2%
Poor physical health	6.3%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	69.9%
Cholesterol screening	76.1%
Teeth loss	7.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	0.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	21.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.7%
Public insurance	15.3%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,166	99.8%
Spanish	321	4.5%
Other Indo-European	125	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.3%
Other languages	178	2.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,463	90.1%
Born in same state	6,421	89.5%
Born in different state	1,968	27.4%
Foreign born	42	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	714	9.9%
Not a US citizen	76	10.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,605	22.4%
Italian	1,273	17.7%
French	559	7.8%
German	174	2.4%
Polish	110	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	47	0.7%
Irish	21	0.3%
English	11	0.2%
Dutch	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	14.0%
Internet access	97.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02881

What city is ZIP code 02881 in?

ZIP code 02881 is primarily assigned to Kingston, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02881 in?

ZIP code 02881 falls within Washington County, Rhode Island.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02881?

80% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02881?

25% of residents in ZIP code 02881 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02881?

The median home value in ZIP code 02881 is $461,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 02881?

ZIP code 02881 has an estimated population of 7,177 residents, with a density of 2,131 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02881 in?

ZIP code 02881 observes the EST timezone.