02838 ZIP Code — Manville, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02838 is located in Manville, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 1.40 square miles and serves a population of 3,468 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02838

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $303,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $72,278. 33% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

3,468

population

1.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manville	Acceptable
Manville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02895 Woonsocket (2.7 mi) 01504 Blackstone (6 mi) 02876 Slatersville (6.4 mi) 02828 Greenville (7.2 mi) 02860 Pawtucket (7.4 mi) 01529 Millville (7.5 mi) 02760 North Attleboro (7.5 mi) 02019 Bellingham (7.7 mi) 02911 North Providence (7.7 mi) 02904 Providence (7.8 mi) 02093 Wrentham (8.1 mi) 02763 Attleboro Falls (8.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,468
Population density	2,477 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	1.40 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.9653
Longitude	-71.4712
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	401

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.3%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.6%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,468

Population

2,477

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$72,278

Median household income

$34,479

Per capita income

$303,200

Median home value

$1,205

Median monthly rent

57.6%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

860

Housing units

45.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

129

5–9

10–14

106

154

15–19

179

106

20–24

123

201

25–34

233

269

35–44

311

257

45–54

298

60–64

65–74

115

106

75–84

123

112

85+

130

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	821	23.7%
18 and over	2,647	76.3%
65 and over	685	19.8%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.3%

Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

Two or more races 9%

Other race 5.8%

Asian 2.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,790	71.3%
Hispanic or Latino	444	11.3%
Two or more races	352	9%
Other race	226	5.8%
Asian	91	2.3%
Black or African American	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.3%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.6%	7.7%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 13.2%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	13.2%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$72,278

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 32.8%

$300k–$500k 47.3%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$303,200
Median rent / month	$1,205
Owner occupied	57.6%
Renter occupied	42.4%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	31.0%
Large apartment buildings	9.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	27.0%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	55.2%
3 bedrooms	25.1%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.2%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	17.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.4%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	21.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	636	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	43	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	220	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	370	29.2%
Households with children under 18	506	39.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	403	31.8%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.1%	34.7%
Married	49.8%	41.2%
Separated	1.2%	1.2%
Widowed	1.1%	12.4%
Divorced	2.8%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 24.7%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 31.2%

Graduate / professional 14.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	45.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	82	9.4%
Kindergarten	53	6.0%
Elementary school	247	28.2%
High school	220	25.1%
College / grad school	275	31.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Retail trade 17.9%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Construction 9.9%

Professional & management 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Other services 1.5%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.9%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	0.1%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 14.1%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 35.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	35.1%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	74.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,228	93.1%
Spanish	181	5.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	181	5.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,331	96.0%
Born in same state	3,304	95.3%
Born in different state	2,481	71.5%
Foreign born	27	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	137	4.0%
Not a US citizen	137	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	419	12.1%
French	362	10.4%
Italian	236	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	155	4.5%
Arab	63	1.8%
Polish	19	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02838

What city is ZIP code 02838 in?

ZIP code 02838 is primarily assigned to Manville, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02838 in?

ZIP code 02838 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02838?

45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 02838?

ZIP code 02838 has an estimated population of 3,468 residents, with a density of 2,482 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02838?

The median home value in ZIP code 02838 is $303,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02838?

The median household income in ZIP code 02838 is $72,278, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02838 in?

ZIP code 02838 observes the EST timezone.