02817 ZIP Code — West Greenwich, RI

Kent County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02817 is located in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, within Kent County. It covers approximately 50.30 square miles and serves a population of 6,535 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02817

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $447,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $119,137. 31% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 02817 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,535

population

50.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02817 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02817

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02817. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Greenwich	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,535
Population density	130 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	50.30 sq mi
Water area	1.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.6292
Longitude	-71.6660
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	19.6%	33.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	30.2%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	42.2%	28.4%	26.1%
Over $200k	12.0%	7.9%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,535

Population

130

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$119,137

Median household income

$46,003

Per capita income

$447,100

Median home value

$1,995

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

2,104

Housing units

35.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

124

Under 5

128

276

5–9

284

10–14

121

15–19

125

226

20–24

233

471

25–34

484

406

35–44

416

335

45–54

343

214

55–59

220

399

60–64

409

382

65–74

393

157

75–84

161

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,178	18.0%
18 and over	5,357	82.0%
65 and over	1,159	17.7%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 2.1%

Asian 1.6%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,976	88.7%
Two or more races	258	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	200	3%
Other race	143	2.1%
Asian	105	1.6%
Black or African American	47	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.6%	33.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	30.2%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	42.2%	28.4%	26.1%
Over $200k	12.0%	7.9%	7.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k+ 18.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	16.8%
$200k+	18.2%
Median income	$119,137

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 53.0%

$500k–$1M 30.6%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$447,100
Median rent / month	$1,995
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	23.6%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	22.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	13.6%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.4%
Electricity	5.3%
Propane / LP gas	19.6%
Fuel oil	55.5%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,759	75.3%
Cohabiting couple	103	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	139	5.9%
Female householder, no spouse	336	14.4%
Households with children under 18	783	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	684	29.3%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	23.0%
Married	64.9%	63.7%
Separated	0.5%	0.9%
Widowed	1.5%	6.9%
Divorced	8.4%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 23.5%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.4%

Graduate / professional 16.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	35.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	140	9.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	695	44.7%
High school	349	22.4%
College / grad school	372	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Professional & management 14.9%

Construction 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Retail trade 9.1%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Public administration 3.8%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.8%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	6.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	7.2%
Heart disease	4.7%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	14.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	8.8%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	6.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	76.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	7.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	690	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.4%
Public insurance	27.2%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,283	96.1%
Spanish	89	1.4%
Other Indo-European	23	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	45	0.7%
Other languages	21	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,940	90.9%
Born in same state	5,901	90.3%
Born in different state	4,649	71.1%
Foreign born	39	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	595	9.1%
Not a US citizen	445	74.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,011	15.5%
Italian	882	13.5%
Arab	264	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	228	3.5%
English	91	1.4%
Norwegian	74	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02817

What city is ZIP code 02817 in?

ZIP code 02817 is primarily assigned to West Greenwich, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02817 in?

ZIP code 02817 falls within Kent County, Rhode Island.

Is ZIP code 02817 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 02817 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02817 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 02817 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02817?

The median home value in ZIP code 02817 is $447,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02817?

The median household income in ZIP code 02817 is $119,137, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02817 in?

ZIP code 02817 observes the EST timezone.