02898 ZIP Code — Wyoming, RI

Washington County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02898 is located in Wyoming, Rhode Island, within Washington County. It covers approximately 11.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,857 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02898

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 $380,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $111,167. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 32% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02898 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,857

population

11.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02898 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02898

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02898. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wyoming	Acceptable
Wyoming	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02822 Exeter (2.3 mi) 02812 Carolina (3.3 mi) 02832 Hope Valley (3.4 mi) 02892 West Kingston (4.2 mi) 02894 Wood River Junction (4.5 mi) 02875 Shannock (4.9 mi) 02833 Hopkinton (6.2 mi) 02877 Slocum (7.2 mi) 02804 Ashaway (7.7 mi) 02808 Bradford (8.6 mi) 02813 Charlestown (8.7 mi) 06384 Voluntown (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,857
Population density	156 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	11.89 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	41.5222
Longitude	-71.6698
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	37.8%	28.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	47.2%	27.6%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	33.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	11.1%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,857

Population

156

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$111,167

Median household income

$50,636

Per capita income

$380,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.9%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

789

Housing units

44.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

175

25–34

144

35–44

194

45–54

159

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	229	12.3%
18 and over	1,628	87.7%
65 and over	358	19.3%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%

Two or more races 11.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,617	80.6%
Two or more races	236	11.8%
Hispanic or Latino	148	7.4%
Black or African American	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	28.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	47.2%	27.6%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	33.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	11.1%	7.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 22.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	28.7%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	22.8%
Median income	$111,167

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 62.9%

$500k–$1M 18.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$380,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.9%
Renter occupied	3.1%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	78.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	7.4%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	26.0%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.5%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%
Fuel oil	72.5%
Wood	4.2%
Solar	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	483	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	76	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	101	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	86	11.5%
Households with children under 18	135	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	208	27.9%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	16.4%
Married	59.8%	60.5%
Separated	5.7%	1.6%
Widowed	1.2%	0.0%
Divorced	4.1%	21.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 21.3%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 23.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	44.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	5.7%
Elementary school	101	31.9%
High school	76	24.0%
College / grad school	122	38.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Retail trade 16.8%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Construction 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Public administration 7.3%

Professional & management 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.9%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.2%
High blood pressure	27.6%
High cholesterol	28.9%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	15.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	9.3%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	77.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	8.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	20.5%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	55.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,803	97.1%
Spanish	14	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	14	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,718	92.5%
Born in same state	1,718	92.5%
Born in different state	1,074	57.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	139	7.5%
Not a US citizen	139	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	566	30.5%
French	302	16.3%
German	244	13.1%
Arab	54	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	35	1.9%
Norwegian	22	1.2%
Polish	17	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02898

What city is ZIP code 02898 in?

ZIP code 02898 is primarily assigned to Wyoming, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02898 in?

ZIP code 02898 falls within Washington County, Rhode Island.

Is ZIP code 02898 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 02898 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02898?

The median home value in ZIP code 02898 is $380,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02898?

The median household income in ZIP code 02898 is $111,167, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 02898?

ZIP code 02898 has an estimated population of 1,857 residents, with a density of 156 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02898 in?

ZIP code 02898 observes the EST timezone.