02889 ZIP Code — Warwick, RI

Kent County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02889 is located in Warwick, Rhode Island, within Kent County. It covers approximately 8.46 square miles and serves a population of 28,209 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02889

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 $281,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,226. 41% 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 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02889 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

28,209

population

8.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02889 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02889

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02889. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Warwick	Acceptable
Warwick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02888 Warwick (3.4 mi) 02886 Warwick (3.5 mi) 02806 Barrington (4.7 mi) 02910 Cranston (5.6 mi) 02818 East Greenwich (5.9 mi) 02905 Providence (5.9 mi) 02893 West Warwick (6.1 mi) 02809 Bristol (6.5 mi) 02907 Providence (6.7 mi) 02885 Warren (7.2 mi) 02903 Providence (8.1 mi) 02902 Providence (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	28,209
Population density	3,334 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	8.46 sq mi
Water area	8.62 sq mi
Latitude	41.7012
Longitude	-71.3925
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	31.2%	33.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	30.2%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	28.4%	26.1%
Over $200k	5.3%	7.9%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

28,209

Population

3,334

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$81,226

Median household income

$40,068

Per capita income

$281,800

Median home value

$1,216

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

9,492

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

511

Under 5

534

743

5–9

777

681

10–14

711

818

15–19

855

817

20–24

854

1,638

25–34

1,712

1,659

35–44

1,733

1,743

45–54

1,821

1,141

55–59

1,193

1,115

60–64

1,166

1,888

65–74

1,973

837

75–84

875

202

85+

212

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,035	17.8%
18 and over	23,174	82.2%
65 and over	5,987	21.2%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Two or more races 4.9%

Asian 2.1%

Other race 2%

Black or African American 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	24,890	83.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,554	5.2%
Two or more races	1,452	4.9%
Asian	614	2.1%
Other race	582	2%
Black or African American	564	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	100	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.2%	33.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	30.2%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	28.4%	26.1%
Over $200k	5.3%	7.9%	7.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$81,226

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 0.3%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 46.7%

$300k–$500k 32.3%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$281,800
Median rent / month	$1,216
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	3.9%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	18.9%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	24.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.8%
Electricity	10.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	14.9%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,693	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	897	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,678	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,109	27.3%
Households with children under 18	2,888	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,386	38.6%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	26.8%
Married	51.7%	48.0%
Separated	0.6%	1.0%
Widowed	3.0%	10.7%
Divorced	10.7%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	304	5.3%
Kindergarten	419	7.3%
Elementary school	2,177	38.0%
High school	1,386	24.2%
College / grad school	1,449	25.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Professional & management 11.1%

Retail trade 10.9%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Construction 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Other services 5.4%

Public administration 5.1%

Information 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 5.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,946	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.5%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,164	96.3%
Spanish	726	2.7%
Other Indo-European	302	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	247	0.9%
Other languages	158	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,563	94.2%
Born in same state	26,333	93.3%
Born in different state	19,698	69.8%
Foreign born	230	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,646	5.8%
Not a US citizen	1,145	69.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6,216	22%
French	4,387	15.6%
German	1,183	4.2%
Arab	784	2.8%
Irish	170	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	104	0.4%
English	103	0.4%
Polish	20	0.1%
Dutch	10	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02889

What city is ZIP code 02889 in?

ZIP code 02889 is primarily assigned to Warwick, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02889 in?

ZIP code 02889 falls within Kent County, Rhode Island.

Does ZIP code 02889 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 02889 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 02889?

ZIP code 02889 has an estimated population of 28,209 residents, with a density of 3,336 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02889?

The median home value in ZIP code 02889 is $281,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02889?

The median household income in ZIP code 02889 is $81,226, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02889 in?

ZIP code 02889 observes the EST timezone.