02832 ZIP Code — Hope Valley, RI

Washington County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02832 is located in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, within Washington County. It covers approximately 24.79 square miles and serves a population of 4,887 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02832

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 $402,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $102,643. The poverty rate of 7% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02832 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,887

population

24.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02832 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02832

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02832. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hope Valley	Acceptable
Hope Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02833 Hopkinton (2.8 mi) 02894 Wood River Junction (3.1 mi) 02898 Wyoming (3.4 mi) 02812 Carolina (4.1 mi) 02804 Ashaway (4.9 mi) 02822 Exeter (5.3 mi) 02875 Shannock (5.6 mi) 02808 Bradford (6.3 mi) 02892 West Kingston (7.2 mi) 06384 Voluntown (7.6 mi) 02813 Charlestown (8 mi) 06359 North Stonington (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,887
Population density	197 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	24.79 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	41.5014
Longitude	-71.7289
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	26.8%	28.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	27.6%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	34.0%	33.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	9.0%	11.1%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,887

Population

197

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$102,643

Median household income

$45,368

Per capita income

$402,100

Median home value

$1,054

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,613

Housing units

35.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

165

Under 5

153

202

5–9

187

119

10–14

111

149

15–19

139

121

20–24

112

298

25–34

276

387

35–44

359

245

45–54

227

170

55–59

158

295

60–64

273

65–74

254

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,062	21.7%
18 and over	3,825	78.3%
65 and over	741	15.2%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.5%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Asian 1.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,433	87.5%
Two or more races	349	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	177	3.5%
Asian	94	1.9%
Black or African American	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.8%	28.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	27.6%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	34.0%	33.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	9.0%	11.1%	7.7%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 7.5%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 14.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	7.5%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	14.7%
Median income	$102,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 64.0%

$500k–$1M 14.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$402,100
Median rent / month	$1,054
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	22.7%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%
Fuel oil	66.9%
Wood	9.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,187	65.7%
Cohabiting couple	116	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	243	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	262	14.5%
Households with children under 18	644	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	536	29.6%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	24.9%
Married	56.3%	65.4%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	3.4%
Divorced	8.3%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 24.2%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 27.1%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	35.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	178	16.3%
Kindergarten	20	1.8%
Elementary school	548	50.0%
High school	157	14.3%
College / grad school	192	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Construction 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Professional & management 6.2%

Other services 5.3%

Retail trade 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	27.5%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	5.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 48.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.3%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	17.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	7.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	75.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	9.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	404	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	0.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,569	93.5%
Spanish	107	2.3%
Other Indo-European	42	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	65	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,740	97.0%
Born in same state	4,712	96.4%
Born in different state	3,295	67.4%
Foreign born	28	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	147	3.0%
Not a US citizen	34	23.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,040	21.3%
Italian	960	19.6%
German	294	6%
Arab	111	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	76	1.6%
Norwegian	69	1.4%
Dutch	17	0.3%
Irish	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02832

What city is ZIP code 02832 in?

ZIP code 02832 is primarily assigned to Hope Valley, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02832 in?

ZIP code 02832 falls within Washington County, Rhode Island.

Does ZIP code 02832 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 02832 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 02832 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 02832 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02832?

The median home value in ZIP code 02832 is $402,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02832?

The median household income in ZIP code 02832 is $102,643, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02832 in?

ZIP code 02832 observes the EST timezone.