02827 ZIP Code — Greene, RI

Kent County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02827 is located in Greene, Rhode Island, within Kent County. It covers approximately 21.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02827

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 $345,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $96,401. 45% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02827 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,286

population

21.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greene	Acceptable
Greene	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02816 Coventry (4.7 mi) 06377 Sterling (5.3 mi) 06354 Moosup (6.3 mi) 02815 Clayville (6.3 mi) 02825 Foster (7 mi) 02831 Hope (8.2 mi) 06239 Danielson (9.2 mi) 06374 Plainfield (9.4 mi) 06384 Voluntown (9.7 mi) 02857 North Scituate (10.1 mi) 02822 Exeter (10.3 mi) 02893 West Warwick (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,286
Population density	107 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	21.44 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	41.6916
Longitude	-71.7272
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	401

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.3%	33.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	30.2%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	28.4%	26.1%
Over $200k	4.5%	7.9%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,286

Population

107

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$96,401

Median household income

$40,488

Per capita income

$345,600

Median home value

$2,698

Median monthly rent

94.6%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

783

Housing units

30.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

126

15–19

112

20–24

175

25–34

154

35–44

218

45–54

192

55–59

60–64

140

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	517	22.6%
18 and over	1,769	77.4%
65 and over	409	17.9%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,182	94.7%
Two or more races	76	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.8%
Black or African American	17	0.7%
Other race	6	0.3%
Asian	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.3%	33.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	30.2%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	28.4%	26.1%
Over $200k	4.5%	7.9%	7.7%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k+ 13.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	15.0%
$200k+	13.0%
Median income	$96,401

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 50.8%

$500k–$1M 14.0%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$345,600
Median rent / month	$2,698
Owner occupied	94.6%
Renter occupied	5.4%
Vacant	3.8%
Single-family detached	99.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	21.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	13.4%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	39.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	1.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Fuel oil	75.7%
Wood	14.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	498	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	34	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	150	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	113	14.2%
Households with children under 18	290	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	280	35.2%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	23.1%
Married	50.0%	57.6%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	11.4%
Divorced	10.4%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.5%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	7.0%
Kindergarten	10	2.1%
Elementary school	143	29.4%
High school	221	45.4%
College / grad school	79	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Retail trade 14.0%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Public administration 11.0%

Professional & management 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Construction 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	26.9%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	45.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	17.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	72.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	179	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	13.3%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.4%
Public insurance	29.4%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	10.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,192	95.9%
Spanish	45	2.1%
Other Indo-European	9	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	36	1.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,190	95.8%
Born in same state	2,190	95.8%
Born in different state	1,830	80.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	96	4.2%
Not a US citizen	96	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	333	14.6%
German	243	10.6%
French	226	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	185	8.1%
Polish	4	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02827

What city is ZIP code 02827 in?

ZIP code 02827 is primarily assigned to Greene, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02827 in?

ZIP code 02827 falls within Kent County, Rhode Island.

Is ZIP code 02827 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 02827 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02827 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 02827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02827?

The median home value in ZIP code 02827 is $345,600.

Does ZIP code 02827 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 02827 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 02827 in?

ZIP code 02827 observes the EST timezone.