02857 ZIP Code — North Scituate, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02857 is located in North Scituate, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 43.17 square miles and serves a population of 8,031 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02857

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $375,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,250. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 36% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02857 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,031

population

43.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02857 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02857

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02857. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Scituate	Acceptable
North Scituate	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02825 Foster (3.5 mi) 02815 Clayville (3.8 mi) 02831 Hope (5.8 mi) 02814 Chepachet (6.1 mi) 02828 Greenville (6.1 mi) 02919 Johnston (6.5 mi) 02839 Mapleville (8.2 mi) 06243 East Killingly (8.5 mi) 02816 Coventry (9 mi) 02911 North Providence (9.1 mi) 02827 Greene (10.1 mi) 02909 Providence (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,031
Population density	186 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	43.17 sq mi
Water area	6.63 sq mi
Latitude	41.8234
Longitude	-71.6438
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	20.7%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	11.5%	5.6%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

8,031

Population

186

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$106,250

Median household income

$50,331

Per capita income

$375,800

Median home value

$1,460

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

2,995

Housing units

39.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

149

Under 5

148

185

5–9

184

129

10–14

127

268

15–19

265

207

20–24

206

394

25–34

391

471

35–44

467

550

45–54

545

329

55–59

326

410

60–64

407

709

65–74

704

183

75–84

181

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,291	16.1%
18 and over	6,740	83.9%
65 and over	1,873	23.3%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Asian 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

Two or more races 1.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,677	93.6%
Hispanic or Latino	167	2%
Asian	117	1.4%
Other race	116	1.4%
Two or more races	104	1.3%
Black or African American	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.7%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	11.5%	5.6%	7.7%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 17.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	17.1%
Median income	$106,250

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 61.8%

$500k–$1M 18.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$375,800
Median rent / month	$1,460
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	93.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	2.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Fuel oil	80.0%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,153	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	226	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	523	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	352	10.8%
Households with children under 18	717	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,243	38.2%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	27.5%
Married	59.4%	62.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	3.0%
Divorced	9.2%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 21.7%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 22.6%

Graduate / professional 17.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	39.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	4.1%
Kindergarten	98	7.0%
Elementary school	484	34.5%
High school	321	22.9%
College / grad school	444	31.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Professional & management 9.7%

Public administration 9.7%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Retail trade 6.4%

Construction 5.1%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.9%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	5.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.8%
Visited dentist	78.8%
Cholesterol screening	94.0%
Teeth loss	7.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	582	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.9%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,734	96.3%
Spanish	118	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	48	0.6%
Other languages	70	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,742	96.4%
Born in same state	7,645	95.2%
Born in different state	6,050	75.3%
Foreign born	97	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	289	3.6%
Not a US citizen	173	59.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,748	21.8%
French	1,722	21.4%
German	611	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	243	3%
Norwegian	70	0.9%
Polish	37	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02857

What city is ZIP code 02857 in?

ZIP code 02857 is primarily assigned to North Scituate, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02857 in?

ZIP code 02857 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

Is ZIP code 02857 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 02857 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02857 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 02857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02857?

The median home value in ZIP code 02857 is $375,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02857?

The median household income in ZIP code 02857 is $106,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02857 in?

ZIP code 02857 observes the EST timezone.