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Warwick, RI

City in Kent County, Rhode Island. ZIP codes: 02818, 02886, 02888, 02889.

Population

83,175

Land area

35sq mi

People per sq mi

2,376

ZIP codes

4

Warwick and its ZIP codes

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Warwick at a glance

  • Warwick is about 2.2 times as dense as Rhode Island as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 3rd among 36 cities and towns in Rhode Island.
  • The median household income is $88,708, close to the Rhode Island median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $354,600 (12% below Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,363 a month.

Local data for Warwick, RI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Warwick, RI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$88,708

Poverty rate

7.6%

Median home value

$354,600

Median rent

$1,363/mo

Homeownership

73.3%

Bachelor's or higher

33.7%

Median age

44.3

Average commute

24.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (18,736), Italian Americans (16,680), French Americans (6,837).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Warwick.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,511

76,660 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$75,126

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.84B

FY 2026, $10,791 per person

PPP loans

$297M

2,751 loans, 30,023 jobs reported

Kent County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Warwick, RI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.1%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit1.0%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home12.4%

Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Warwick, RI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

579

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

1,165

2.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 22°F

47.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Warwick, RI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.0%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

12.1%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.1%

U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts

ZIP codes in Warwick

4 in or overlapping Warwick. Population shown

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Cities near Warwick

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CranstonCity4.3 mi28.3
East ProvidenceCity7 mi13.3
ProvidenceCity7.1 mi18.4
Ocean Grove, MACensus-designated place11 mi0.7
PawtucketCity11 mi8.7
Central FallsCity12 mi1.2
MelvilleCensus-designated place12 mi2.1
TivertonCensus-designated place13 mi4.2
North Seekonk, MACensus-designated place13 mi1.4
Somerset, MACensus-designated place14 mi7.9
GreenvilleCensus-designated place14 mi5.6
ClayvilleCensus-designated place14 mi1.7
Fall River, MACity14 mi33.1
Valley FallsCensus-designated place14 mi3.5
Newport EastCensus-designated place15 mi5.8
GreeneCensus-designated place16 mi6.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Warwick, RI in?
Warwick is in Kent County, Rhode Island.
What ZIP codes are in Warwick, RI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Warwick include 02818, 02886, 02888, 02889.
What is the population of Warwick, RI?
About 83,175 people live in Warwick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Warwick?
Nearby places include Cranston (4.3 mi), East Providence (7 mi), Providence (7.1 mi), Ocean Grove, MA (11 mi), Pawtucket (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023