02886 ZIP Code — Warwick, RI
Kent County, Rhode Island
ZIP code 02886 is located in Warwick, Rhode Island, within Kent County. It covers approximately 15.80 square miles and serves a population of 30,540 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.
About ZIP code 02886
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $303,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $81,788. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% 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 near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
30,540
population
15.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02886 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02886
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02886. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Warwick | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
02893 West Warwick (2.6 mi)
02889 Warwick (3.5 mi)
02888 Warwick (3.9 mi)
02818 East Greenwich (4.3 mi)
02910 Cranston (5.1 mi)
02905 Providence (6.5 mi)
02907 Providence (6.5 mi)
02831 Hope (7.3 mi)
02806 Barrington (7.7 mi)
02852 North Kingstown (8.1 mi)
02909 Providence (8.1 mi)
02903 Providence (8.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,540 |
| Population density | 1,933 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 44 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 15.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.73 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7053 |
| Longitude | -71.4610 |
| 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 | 36.8% | 33.5% | 37.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 30.2% | 29.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 28.4% | 26.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% |
Demographics & statistics
30,540
Population
1,933
People per sq mi
41.7
Median age
$81,788
Median household income
$42,718
Per capita income
$303,600
Median home value
$1,290
Median monthly rent
65.8%
Home ownership
6.2%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
9,279
Housing units
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
632
Under 5
691
957
5–9
1,047
594
10–14
650
735
15–19
804
935
20–24
1,023
1,978
25–34
2,165
2,127
35–44
2,328
1,648
45–54
1,803
956
55–59
1,046
980
60–64
1,073
1,713
65–74
1,875
786
75–84
859
542
85+
593
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,488 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 25,052 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 6,368 | 20.9% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.5%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Black or African American
2.4%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,566 | 84.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,525 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1,372 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 917 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 742 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 168 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 109 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.8% | 33.5% | 37.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 30.2% | 29.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 28.4% | 26.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
10.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 10.0% |
| Median income | $81,788 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k–$300k
36.8%
$300k–$500k
38.8%
$500k–$1M
10.8%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $303,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,290 |
| Owner occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter occupied | 34.2% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 59.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 18.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.2% |
| Electricity | 11.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 20.8% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,444 | 41.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,330 | 10.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,915 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,496 | 34.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,001 | 22.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,848 | 36.8% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.1% | 25.8% |
| Married | 48.3% | 42.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 13.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 17.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
26.0%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
21.3%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 500 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 470 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,422 | 37.6% |
| High school | 1,296 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,761 | 27.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Retail trade
12.1%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Finance & real estate
9.2%
Professional & management
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Other services
5.2%
Public administration
5.1%
Construction
4.7%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.5% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 10.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.8% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 9.4% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
6.2%
Under 18 years
2.5%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
3.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.0% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 35.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 7.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.4% |
| Visited dentist | 71.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,551 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 7.8% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.8% |
| Public insurance | 35.6% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,217 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 714 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 301 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 263 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 133 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,209 | 92.4% |
| Born in same state | 27,999 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 19,960 | 65.4% |
| Foreign born | 210 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,331 | 7.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,206 | 51.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,639 | 21.7% |
| French | 4,360 | 14.3% |
| Arab | 1,543 | 5.1% |
| German | 1,396 | 4.6% |
| English | 174 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 141 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 111 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 58 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 48 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02886
What city is ZIP code 02886 in?
ZIP code 02886 is primarily assigned to Warwick, Rhode Island.
What county is ZIP code 02886 in?
ZIP code 02886 falls within Kent County, Rhode Island.
Does ZIP code 02886 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 02886 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 02886?
ZIP code 02886 has an estimated population of 30,540 residents, with a density of 1,933 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02886?
The median home value in ZIP code 02886 is $303,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02886?
The median household income in ZIP code 02886 is $81,788, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 02886 in?
ZIP code 02886 observes the EST timezone.