Kent County, RI ZIP Codes
Rhode Island (RI) · 9 ZIP codes · 6 cities
9
ZIP codes
170,715
population (2021)
+2.7%
pop change since 2010
44003
FIPS code
Kent County ZIP code map
About Kent County
Kent County is located in Rhode Island and contains 9 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 170,715 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.7% from 166,158 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Kent County is 44003.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 170,715 |
| 2010 population | 166,158 |
| Change | +2.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| FIPS code | 44003 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Kent County
ZIP codes for Kent County, RI (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02816 | Coventry | Kent | View map |
| 02817 | West Greenwich | Kent | View map |
| 02818 | East Greenwich | Kent | View map |
| 02827 | Greene | Kent | View map |
| 02886 | Warwick | Kent | View map |
| 02887 | Warwick | Kent | View map |
| 02888 | Warwick | Kent | View map |
| 02889 | Warwick | Kent | View map |
| 02893 | West Warwick | Kent | View map |
Demographics & statistics
169,946
Population
43.7
Median age
$88,371
Median household income
$46,562
Per capita income
$344,088
Median home value
$1,513
Median monthly rent
76.5%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
55,881
Housing units
34.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,920
Under 5
4,009
4,502
5–9
4,606
4,148
10–14
4,242
4,482
15–19
4,584
4,464
20–24
4,566
11,252
25–34
11,509
10,619
35–44
10,862
11,136
45–54
11,390
6,554
55–59
6,703
6,530
60–64
6,679
9,612
65–74
9,831
4,648
75–84
4,754
2,147
85+
2,197
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 31,219 | 18.9% |
| 18 and over | 138,727 | 81.1% |
| 65 and over | 33,189 | 19.2% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.9%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Asian
2.9%
Black or African American
1.9%
Other race
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149,120 | 83.9% |
| Two or more races | 8,469 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,703 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 5,181 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,440 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 3,199 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 472 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k+
13.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.9% |
| $200k+ | 13.2% |
| Median income | $88,371 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k–$300k
31.9%
$300k–$500k
40.3%
$500k–$1M
15.4%
$1M+
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $344,088 |
| Median rent / month | $1,513 |
| Owner occupied | 76.5% |
| Renter occupied | 23.5% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 73.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% |
| 3 or more | 24.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.5% |
| Electricity | 8.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
| Fuel oil | 38.2% |
| Wood | 3.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 33,565 | 51.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6,691 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11,951 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 19,925 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 18,927 | 28.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 24,376 | 33.7% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 25.4% |
| Married | 52.1% | 50.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
27.0%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
13.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2,280 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 1,693 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 13,861 | 39.6% |
| High school | 7,336 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 9,252 | 25.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.2%
Retail trade
12.1%
Professional & management
11.6%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Construction
6.5%
Public administration
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.9% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.5% |
| Government | 15.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.2% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
6.3%
Under 18 years
6.1%
18 and over
6.4%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
9.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.2% |
| Retirement income | 28.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 17.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 7.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.6% |
| Visited dentist | 72.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10,996 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.7% |
| Public insurance | 33.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 162,017 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 4,623 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,060 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,632 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 895 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 158,605 | 93.2% |
| Born in same state | 156,331 | 92.1% |
| Born in different state | 117,343 | 69.8% |
| Foreign born | 2,274 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,341 | 6.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,769 | 67.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 37,654 | 22.2% |
| French | 25,194 | 14.8% |
| German | 8,755 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 6,214 | 3.7% |
| English | 1,087 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 649 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 357 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 295 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 114 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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