02831 ZIP Code — Hope, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02831 is located in Hope, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 10.75 square miles and serves a population of 3,840 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02831

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 $412,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $129,122. 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 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02831 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,840

population

10.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02831 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02831

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02831. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hope	Acceptable
Hope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02815 Clayville (4.2 mi) 02816 Coventry (4.7 mi) 02893 West Warwick (5.5 mi) 02857 North Scituate (5.8 mi) 02825 Foster (6.1 mi) 02919 Johnston (6.4 mi) 02886 Warwick (7.3 mi) 02910 Cranston (8.1 mi) 02827 Greene (8.2 mi) 02909 Providence (8.8 mi) 02907 Providence (9 mi) 02888 Warwick (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,840
Population density	357 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	10.75 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	41.7509
Longitude	-71.5887
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	12.0%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	39.4%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	19.8%	5.6%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,840

Population

357

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$129,122

Median household income

$55,713

Per capita income

$412,600

Median home value

$1,668

Median monthly rent

89.5%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,288

Housing units

33.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

149

Under 5

131

145

5–9

127

131

10–14

116

103

15–19

109

20–24

312

25–34

274

170

35–44

150

315

45–54

278

145

55–59

128

108

60–64

289

65–74

254

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	977	25.4%
18 and over	2,863	74.6%
65 and over	666	17.3%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Asian 1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	3,769	98.2%
Asian	38	1%
Two or more races	33	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	12.0%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	39.4%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	19.8%	5.6%	7.7%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 0.5%

$35k–$50k 3.0%

$50k–$75k 8.1%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k+ 20.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	0.5%
$35k–$50k	3.0%
$50k–$75k	8.1%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	28.4%
$150k–$200k	19.7%
$200k+	20.8%
Median income	$129,122

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 37.2%

$500k–$1M 35.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$412,600
Median rent / month	$1,668
Owner occupied	89.5%
Renter occupied	10.5%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	88.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	24.5%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	32.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	29.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.5%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Fuel oil	73.5%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	774	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	230	17.0%
Male householder, no spouse	48	3.5%
Female householder, no spouse	301	22.2%
Households with children under 18	520	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	465	34.4%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.1%	22.4%
Married	51.6%	53.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	17.7%
Divorced	6.8%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 25.3%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	33.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	4.9%
Kindergarten	30	3.7%
Elementary school	441	54.9%
High school	198	24.6%
College / grad school	96	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Construction 12.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Retail trade 10.6%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Wholesale trade 7.4%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Professional & management 7.1%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 5.1%

Information 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.7%
Service	6.4%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	3.6%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.1%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	9.5%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	6.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	78.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	7.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	3.4%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.7%
Public insurance	23.9%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,560	92.7%
Spanish	10	0.3%
Other Indo-European	10	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,769	98.2%
Born in same state	3,769	98.2%
Born in different state	3,225	84.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	71	1.8%
Not a US citizen	71	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,043	27.2%
French	1,004	26.1%
German	221	5.8%
Arab	218	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	34	0.9%
Polish	33	0.9%
Norwegian	14	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02831

What city is ZIP code 02831 in?

ZIP code 02831 is primarily assigned to Hope, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02831 in?

ZIP code 02831 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

Is ZIP code 02831 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 02831 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02831 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 02831 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02831?

The median household income in ZIP code 02831 is $129,122, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02831?

The median home value in ZIP code 02831 is $412,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 02831 in?

ZIP code 02831 observes the EST timezone.