02828 ZIP Code — Greenville, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02828 is located in Greenville, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 4.35 square miles and serves a population of 7,263 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02828

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $381,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($92,340) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 46% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02828 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,263

population

4.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenville	Acceptable
Greenville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02919 Johnston (4.1 mi) 02911 North Providence (4.6 mi) 02839 Mapleville (5.9 mi) 02857 North Scituate (6.1 mi) 02904 Providence (6.2 mi) 02908 Providence (6.6 mi) 02918 Providence (6.6 mi) 02909 Providence (6.8 mi) 02814 Chepachet (7.1 mi) 02838 Manville (7.2 mi) 02830 Harrisville (7.9 mi) 02860 Pawtucket (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,263
Population density	1,670 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	4.35 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	41.8814
Longitude	-71.5533
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	28.5%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	6.7%	5.6%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,263

Population

1,670

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$92,340

Median household income

$51,748

Per capita income

$381,700

Median home value

$1,437

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

2,809

Housing units

42.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

115

Under 5

128

113

5–9

126

120

10–14

135

239

15–19

266

153

20–24

172

433

25–34

483

281

35–44

315

421

45–54

471

188

55–59

211

287

60–64

321

436

65–74

487

443

75–84

495

200

85+

224

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,113	15.3%
18 and over	6,150	84.7%
65 and over	2,285	31.5%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 1.7%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,736	89.9%
Hispanic or Latino	233	3.1%
Two or more races	217	2.9%
Asian	125	1.7%
Other race	121	1.6%
Black or African American	50	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	6.7%	5.6%	7.7%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k+ 13.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	18.2%
$200k+	13.4%
Median income	$92,340

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 58.9%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$381,700
Median rent / month	$1,437
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	8.2%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	22.4%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	17.8%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	9.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	16.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.4%
Electricity	14.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	41.7%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,669	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	245	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	440	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	770	24.6%
Households with children under 18	724	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,441	46.1%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	24.0%
Married	55.6%	51.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	8.3%	14.8%
Divorced	5.7%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 26.2%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 26.7%

Graduate / professional 15.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	42.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	123	9.3%
Kindergarten	24	1.8%
Elementary school	425	32.1%
High school	417	31.5%
College / grad school	335	25.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Professional & management 12.1%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Construction 9.7%

Retail trade 9.4%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Public administration 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Other services 2.5%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.0%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 1.5%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 5.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.4%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.8%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	6.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.8%
Visited dentist	78.8%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	8.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	528	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	57.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.4%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,020	96.7%
Spanish	56	0.8%
Other Indo-European	18	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.3%
Other languages	15	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,051	97.1%
Born in same state	6,983	96.1%
Born in different state	5,753	79.2%
Foreign born	68	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	212	2.9%
Not a US citizen	118	55.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,153	29.6%
French	953	13.1%
Arab	330	4.5%
German	325	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	0.6%
Irish	30	0.4%
Norwegian	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02828

What city is ZIP code 02828 in?

ZIP code 02828 is primarily assigned to Greenville, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02828 in?

ZIP code 02828 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

Does ZIP code 02828 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 02828 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 02828 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 02828 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02828 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 02828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02828?

The median home value in ZIP code 02828 is $381,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 02828 in?

ZIP code 02828 observes the EST timezone.